Shri Ekvira Devi Temple

Shri Ekvira Devi Temple is a historic Hindu temple located near Ambadevi Temple in Amravati, Maharashtra. Built around 1660 by Paramhans Shri Janardan Swami, it is dedicated to Goddess Ekvira, considered an incarnation of Shakti or Amba Mata. The temple features a silver idol, a twenty-four pillared mandap, and the samadhi of Janardan Swami. It is a significant pilgrimage site, especially during Navratri, and lies approximately 1.8 km from Amravati Railway Station.

Visitors can expect darshan of the silver idol of Goddess Ekvira housed in a sanctum with a brass door. The complex includes a twenty-four pillared main mandap with painted walls, an eight-pillared meditation hall, and the samadhi of Janardan Swami. Devotees often visit in conjunction with the adjacent Ambadevi Temple. Photography is generally restricted inside the sanctum, and traditional dress is recommended. Basic facilities like restrooms and drinking water are available.

The temple was built around 1660 by Paramhans Shri Janardan Swami or his son. Legend states that Goddess Amba appeared as Ekvira Devi when Janardan Swami could not cross a flooded stream to reach Ambadevi Temple; the temple marks the spot where her arrow struck the ground. The complex contains the samadhi of Janardan Swami and a well used for his penance.

Regarded as a manifestation of Shakti, the temple is a key religious site in Vidarbha. During Navratri, a nine-day fair is held, and devotees visiting Ambadevi Temple customarily also visit Ekvira Devi Temple. The goddess is worshipped as an incarnation of Amba Mata or Durga.