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DHANBAD SHAKTI MANDIR

Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India

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Goddess

This temple receives its name from Goddess Durga’s form of Shakti, which means the Goddess of Power.

Interesting Facts

  • There is a akhand jyoti in the mandir which is brought from the Vaishno Devi.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

Weather

Highest - April to June (45°C during day and 35°C during night)Average - May (35°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - December to February (26°C during day and 21°C during night)Monsoon season - August to October

Dress Code

  • For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
  • For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
  • Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.

Do's & Dont's

  • Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
  • Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
  • Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
  • Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.

transport connections

Name Distance Contact Number
Jhaurdhi Bus Stand
3.9 KM 18003456538
Dhanbad Junction
1.2 KM 139
Dhanbad Airport
7.4 KM 040-27903785

Architecture

The temple which is old and an impressive structure made of white marble. The main sanctum bearing the icon of the Goddess is on the first floor. It also has an image of Lord Shiva, which is rare in Jharkhand, considering the preponderance of Ling worship here. There is a akhand jyoti in the mandir which is brought from the Vaishno Devi.

History

Shakti Mandir was built in 15th century A.D.

Temple Timings

Day Timings
All Days 05:00 AM - 09:00 PM

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Airports

Airport Name Distance
Shamshabad 40 KM
Lorem Ipsum 12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name Distance
Secunderabad 10 KM
Nampally 12 KM
Begumpet 6 KM
Lingampally 20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name Distance
MGBS 35 KM
CBS 28 KM
kukatpally 20 KM
Lingampally 30 KM
Uppal 35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Private Transport 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757

Local Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Local Transport 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757

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DHANBAD SHAKTI MANDIR

Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India

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