It is believed the name of Patna was given from the name Patan Devi. According to the legendary tale of the Dakshya Yajna and the self-immolation of Devi Sati, the right thigh of the Devi fell in Magadh and the other associated smaller parts fell in Maharajganj and Chowk areas in Old Patna city. The formation of Bari Patan Devi temple and Choti Patan Devi temple was made centering this legend. The Bari Patan devi houses the idols of Goddess Kali, Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Saraswati and Bhairav consecrated on a throne.

According to the famous historian Buchanan, the Choti Patan Devi Temple to be more important per religious views. Man Singh, the general of Emperor Akbar placed three Brahmanical images of Ganesh, Vishnu and Surya inside the Choti Patan Devi Temple.

Many believe that the temples were built around 9th-11th Century A.D and later on was restored and rebuilt during the 16th-17th century by Man Singh.

Location Bihar, Patna, Patna

Legend

When Lord Vishnu sent His Sudarshan chakra to mutilate the corpse of the self-immolated Devi Sati from the arms of Mahadev after the event in the Dakshya Yajna, the right thigh of the Goddess fell in Magadh. Other few smaller parts fell at the Maharajganj and Chowk areas in Old Patna city. Tantra Charumani depicts that the smaller body parts became the images of Goddess Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati enshrined in Bari Patan Devi Temple. Later on a strange stone was found near the pond of the Bari Patan temple and it was worshipped since then. Legend also says that Putraka, the founder of Pataliputra was protected by the Goddess as well.

Architecture

The temples of Bari and Choti Patan temple were built in Brahmanical style. The shrines had been famous over the centuries for its religious and legendary epithet more than architectural significance.

Culture

Over the ages, Bihar has been the center of attraction regarding its involvement since the days of Ramanayana and the Mahabharata. The capital of the mighty Mauryan Empire was also at Pataliputra- which lies in the present day Bihar.  Even today, many important relics of Emperor Chandra Gupta Maurya, Bindusara and the mightiest of them all Emperor Ashoka are found.

Moreover, Bihar proudly houses the centers of learning like the famous Nalanda University and the prestigious Vikramshila University during the ancient times.

The state boasts on its flagship religious culture, the enriched heritage that grew up associating different popular shrines in Bihar. Alongside, Bihar's culture extends to the vibrant Madhubani art and Manjusha art.

Darsan Info

The temple remains open from 6.00 AM till 10.00 PM.

Darsan Dresscode

There is no specific dress code though neat and conservative dressing is preferred.

Famous Festival

October- Novenber:- Vijayadashami Mela, Durga Pooja

Temple Rituals

The daily worshipping of the Goddess at the Patan Devi Mandir includes regular abhisheks in the morning and evening. Fruits and sweet meats are offered as Prasad. Morning and evening aarti along with vedic mantras and chimming of bells are performed by the priests. The priests also Tilak the devotees with the divine vermillion called Rori. The Goddess are always wrapped in sarees.

Special Rituals

Tuesday is most visited by the devotees here in the Patan Devi temple. Special pujas are offered by the newlywed and the parents of the new born. Devotees visit this temple on the fulfilling of their Mannats as well. During the Dusshera festival, the temple remains packed with devotees. There is a mela held at the temple on the occasion of the Vijayadashmi.

Goats and pigeons are sacrificed on the special occasions as a part of rituals.

Additional Info

 

Om Vihar Restaurant

Gokul Restaurant

soda fountains and milk bar

Spice Court

Heritage Room

 

 Supermarket : Available