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Parhul Devi Temple

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Parhul Devi Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictKanpur Dehat
Deity(Kali)
FestivalsNavratri
Location
StateUttar Pradesh
Country India
Parhul Devi Temple is located in Uttar Pradesh
Parhul Devi Temple
Location within Uttar Pradesh
Geographic coordinates26°29′N 79°48′E / 26.48°N 79.80°E / 26.48; 79.80
Architecture
TypeHindu temple architecture

Parhul Devi Temple[1] is a temple to the Hindu goddess Durga in the village of Lamahra in Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Location

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This temple is in the village of Lamahra on the right bank of the Rind River, 3 kilometres (1.9 miles) from the Rura-Shivli road.[2]

Sculptures

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Parul Devi

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Parhul Devi's statue

Parhul Devi's statue is sitting under a northern dome of the temple complex. Three images of Hindu goddessesare engraved on a stone. The stone is 5 by 1.5 feet (1.52 by 0.46 m).

Mahadev

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Mahadev's[clarification needed] statue is sitting under a southern dome of the temple complex. The dome of Parhul Devi and that of Shri Mahadev are identical in shape and size.

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References

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  1. ^ "कष्टों का हरण करतीं मां परहुल देवी 11656994". Jagran.com. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
  2. ^ "Profile of Kanpur-Dehat". Kanpurdehat.nic.in. Retrieved 28 November 2016.