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Mathura,
the birth place of Sri Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Sri Mahavishnu is
packed to its bounds scores and scores of places of worship for every
denomination of Hindu gods. The temple flags fluttering in the high sky reminds
as it were, though the avatarapurusha left this world, his asamana lilas and
their aroma are is still hovering everywhere in the form of temples and
monuments. That priceless heritage is well preserved by many institutions and
individuals with a view to emancipate the visiting theists. Several temples new
and old are recreating the awe-some scenes occurred during the days of Krishna's
boyhood. and they are visit-worthy.
Among
them, this Mahavidya Devi shrine deserves worth visitation. It is an ancient
temple deemed an august Sakti-Peetha in the past. The temple built in Nagara
architectural style lies on a high plinth and attracts with its vast dimensions
and eyeful sculpture. The Icon of Mahavidya Devi is set up on a high dais and it
is grandly chiseled. Its eyes are its plus point and are invariably arrest the
attention of viewers, They shine like bright beams of light. Daily pujas is
offered with veneration due. And periodical
festivals with infinite religious favour.
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