- Special Features
Foundation Year1923Sthala TreeTheerthamRathamArchitectureIn this temple there are two idols, one of Kaila Devi and the other of Shri Laxmi ji, Bot the idols are made of stone and are more than 160 years old. They are 3’-6” high. The sculpture name is not known. Though made of stone, the idols are extremely charming and give a life like impression The temple belongs to the Shakta cult of Hindus, but Kaila Devi is worshipped not only the Shakta but all Hindus in large The temple has wonderful architectural contrivance. The frontage of the temple shows meticulously done mosaic work and floral relief work. The shikhar of the temple is very high and a chowk infront of the Jagmohan is opened.Other SpecialityFor hundreds of years, Kailadevi, located on the lake's fence, is worshiped as the Kuldevi of the erstwhile royal family of Bharatpur. The history of the idol enshrined in the temple is believed to be hundreds of years old even from the inception. Like the Kailadevi temple in Karauli, devotees from all over the country visit here.
- Sthala Puran
In princely times, a large canopy of the lake was planted in the fence. Where Maharaja Brijendra Singh reached early and took the first bath and worshiped wearing Pitambari. Special arrangements were made to worship the Maharaja in the temple. There was complete arrangement for police etc. The Maharaja sat in the temple premises and worshiped the goddess. At the same time, the devotees of the Goddess, known as Bhopa, performed their dance and singing in the temple premises.
Like other goddesses of the country, the Maharaja used to offer sacrifices and reward those indulgences. A separate chamber was built behind the canopy. There was a simple lunch in it. After that, singers from rural areas performed bhajans. After performing the evening arti, the Maharaja used to return to Bharatpur in his palace. Thus by going to the fair, their public relations increased and rituals were also carried out.
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There is a huge campus of Kailadevi in a place called Lake Ka Bada near Bayana in the south-west part of Bharatpur. This ancient temple was renovated by Queen Girraj Kaur and the idol of the present Goddess was consecrated in the year 1923. Former Maharaja Brijendra Singh used to go to this temple to worship Ashtami. There is a big Lakkhi fair which starts from Navratri and lasts for the whole day.
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- FestivalsShardiya NavaratriLakkhi fair is organized in Shardiya Navaratri ,a 15-day fair has been held here during Navratri.
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