The Miraculous Durga Idol in Varanasi That Refused to Be Immersed for 258 Years
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When Maa Durga’s Idol Did Not Move Even an Inch for Immersion in Kashi The idol has not been immersed for 258 years The Goddess appeared in a dream to the Mukherjee family, asking to remain in Kashi Varanasi. Kashi, the city of Lord Shiva, unique among all the three worlds, is filled with extraordinary mysteries. Resting upon the trident of Lord Shiva, this city has always attracted people with its remarkable miracles. Every year, people come here not only from across India but also from abroad after hearing about the power and miracles of its temples. Today, we introduce one such idol of Adishakti in Kashi. Located in the Jagambari, Madanpura area of Varanasi, this ancient temple, famous as the Old Durga Bari Temple, has remained a center of faith for devotees for centuries. The idol of the Goddess here has not been immersed for 258 years. When the Mukherjee family from West Bengal came to reside in Kashi, they installed the idol of Maa Durga during Durga Puja in the year 1767. On the day of immersion, the Goddess appeared in a dream to the head of the Mukherjee family and expressed her desire to remain there. Since then, this clay idol has remained established at the same place. The idol of Adishakti has been crafted in the Bangla Chala style. This idol of Maa Durga is made from ordinary straw, clay, bamboo, and jute twine, and appears extremely beautiful. The Goddess became so pleased with the worship and devotion of the Mukherjee family that she chose to reside there permanently. Even today, the seventh generation of the Mukherjee family continues to serve the Goddess with devotion. To the right of the idol of Maa Durga stands a black stone idol of Lord Vishnu, which is believed to date back to the 11th century. Even More Than 50 People Could Not Lift the Idol Members of the Mukherjee family residing in the temple premises stated that on Vijayadashami, when people attempted to lift the five-foot-tall idol for immersion, it did not move even an inch from its place. Initially, 15 to 20 people tried to lift the idol. Later, more than 50 people made the attempt, but they still could not move the idol of the Goddess even an inch from its place. On the night of the immersion, the Goddess appeared in a dream to the head of the Mukherjee family. She said that she was extremely pleased with their worship and wished to remain at the same place. Since then, this clay idol of the Goddess has remained enshrined there. Devotees Come from Far and Wide After Hearing of Her Glory After hearing about the glory of Adishakti Maa Durga, devotees from distant places come here during Navratri to seek the Goddess’s blessings. Although the Goddess is worshipped every day, special worship is performed for nine days during Navratri. Jaggery and roasted gram are especially dear offerings to Mata Rani. Devotees visiting from outside also offer roasted gram and jaggery in the temple premises while praying for the fulfillment of their wishes. It is believed that the Goddess fulfills every wish asked with a sincere heart in the temple. The temple remains open every day from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and again from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.