Chandrahasini Devi Temple

Chandrahasini Devi Temple is a prominent Hindu temple located in Chandrapur town in Sakti district, Chhattisgarh, on the banks of the Mahanadi River near its confluence with the Mand River. Dedicated to Goddess Chandrahasini, an incarnation of Durga, it is revered as one of the 52 Shakti Peethas. The temple is an important pilgrimage centre in Chhattisgarh and attracts large numbers of devotees, especially during Navratri.

Visitors can expect a riverside temple complex with a main shrine housing the idol of Goddess Chandrahasini, smaller shrines, and an open courtyard for prayers and rituals. The temple is situated on the bank of the Mahanadi River offering scenic river views. The premises include prasad shops, prayer halls and ghats near the river. Devotees can attend daily aarti, offer prayers, and observe traditional rituals. The atmosphere is devotional, especially during festivals.

The temple is traditionally believed to be a Shakti Peetha where the relic of Goddess Sati is worshipped. Local tradition associates the shrine with ancient origins and it has been a centre of Shakti worship for centuries. The present structure has been renovated and maintained over time and remains an important religious landmark on the Mahanadi riverbank in eastern Chhattisgarh.

The temple is dedicated to Goddess Chandrahasini, a form of Durga, and holds great religious importance for devotees in Chhattisgarh and Odisha. It is a major centre for Navratri celebrations, when special pujas, fairs and large gatherings are held. The temple is part of the cultural and pilgrimage circuit of the Mahanadi valley and is visited for fulfillment of wishes and religious rituals.