Shree Mahalaxmi Jagdamba Mata Mandir

Shree Mahalaxmi Jagdamba Mata Mandir, popularly known as Koradi Devi Temple, is a historic Hindu shrine located on the banks of Koradi Lake near Nagpur, Maharashtra. Dedicated to Goddess Mahalaxmi (Jagdamba Mata), it is revered as a Shakti Peeth and features a self-manifested (Swayambhu) deity. The temple holds significant religious importance in the Vidarbha region, especially during Navratri when millions of devotees visit. It combines ancient legends with modern facilities and serves as a major spiritual and cultural center.

Visitors can expect darshan of the Swayambhu Goddess Mahalaxmi in an architecturally significant shrine situated beside Koradi Lake. The premises include a cultural and religious historical centre, natural kund, and Gaumukh water source. Daily aartis and rituals are performed regularly. Facilities such as parking, shoe stands, restrooms, and food stalls are available. During festivals like Navratri, the temple hosts elaborate celebrations with thousands of lamps and large gatherings.

The temple's recorded history spans around 350 years, though folklore links its origins to the Mahabharata era. Legend states that Princess Jakhumai, daughter of King Jholan of Jakhapur (ancient Koradi), was an incarnation of Adi Shakti who settled at this site after a battle. The deity is believed to be Swayambhu (self-manifested). The shrine has evolved over centuries into a prominent Shakti Peeth in the Vidarbha region.

Regarded as Vidarbha's Kulaswamini (family deity), the temple is a central pilgrimage site for devotees across India. It is considered a Jagrit Devasthan (awakened shrine) where the Goddess embodies Lakshmi, Durga, and Jagdamba. The annual Navratri festival draws massive crowds and features cultural programs, lighting of thousands of lamps, and community feasts through Annachatra. The Sansthan also runs educational and social welfare initiatives.