Sheetala Maata Chaukiya, Jaunpur
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The temple of Ma Sheetla Chaukiya Devi is quite old. The worship of Shiv and Shakti has been going on since times immemorial. History states that, during the era of Hindu kings, the governance of Jaunpur was in the hands of Ahir rulers. Heerchand Yadav is considered the first Aheer ruler of Jaunpur. The descendants of this clan used to surname ‘Ahir’. These people built forts at Chandvak and Gopalpur. It is believed that the temple of Chaukiya Devi was built in the glory of their clan-deity either by the Yadavs or the Bhars– but in view of the predilections of the Bhars, it seems more logical to conclude that this temple was built by the Bhars. The Bhars were non-Aryans. The worship of Shiv and Shakti was prevalent in the non-Armyans. The Bhars held power in Jaunpur. At first, the Devi must have been installed on a praised platform or ‘chaukiya’ and probably because of this she was referred to as Chaukia Devi. Devu Sheetla is the representative blissful aspect of the Divine Mother: hence she was called Sheetla. On Mondays and Fridays, worshippers come here in quite large numbers. Huge crowds gather here during the Navratris.
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How to Reach:
By Air
The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Babatpur, 50km approx
By Train
Temple is situated about 8 km from Jaunpur City railway station, many local transport facilities are available.
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By Road
Temple is situated about 5 km from Jaunpur bus stand, many local transport facilities are available.
Address
ishesharpur Road, Chaunkiya, Jaunpur District, Deo Chandpur, Uttar Pradesh 222001
Contact Details
073550 62541