Gruhlaxmi Ambabai Goddess Temple in Nagpur

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• Gruhlaxmi Ambabai Goddess Temple in Nagpur
• The goddess does not rule the world, she is the
  world itself! Manifest in each of us, she can be
  known internally in this magnificent diversity!
  The beginning of this world is from the goddess,
  she is the maker, she is the believer, she is
  everything.
• Heart and mind should be kept pure and clean
  without any negativity so that your soul can stay
  in it and reside there.
• One of the famous Mata temples in Nagpur,
  Maharashtra is Gruhlaxmi Ambabai Temple.

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• Nagpur is known as the city of oranges. With the
  same, it has gained popularity among the tourists
  for the around places also.
• Whether it is a nature walk or a visit to the
  temple one finds peace and positivity around.
• Nagpur has been continuous on the developing
  side, being a facility for the hospitals or the
  transportation and thus lead to the good spot for
  tourists.
• There is also an increase in the flow of devotees
  to visit various temples in and around Nagpur
  city.

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• One of the beautiful temples in Nagpur is
  Gruhlaxmi Ambabai Temple, which is situated in
  the vicinity of Seminary Hills.
• The temple is surrounded by greens which gives
  positive vibes and also one can witness natural
  beauty too.

• This temple has an ancient and enriched history.
  The magnificent idol was discovered during the
  proceeding of farming activities by the farmers
  in Warora which was dated back to 1756.
• A replica of the idol was installed in the temple
  in the year 2015, Chaitra shuddha Ashtami,
  Friday, all the rituals were followed during this
  occasion.
• Ambabai Devi is the Kul devta of the Khot family.
  At present, the 13th generation of the Khot
  family adorns the deity in the same way as their
  ancestors are used to do it.
• The goddess is decorated beautifully with ancient
  and heritage ornaments which are made of pure
  gold and some other precious metals and also the
  saree is draped around which is known as vastra.

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• The idol sits on a throne (singhasana) which is
  made up of pure silver and weighs near 85
  kilograms.
• It has beautiful and elegant carvings of the moon
  and sun which are on the right and the left
  shoulders of the goddess respectively.
• In a year only for a day or two, the goddess is
  being taken to another place where she sleeps and
  takes rest. This is known as Nidra Kal.

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• At this time, the devotees dance Gondal and
  also sing along. There is so much energy,
  liveliness, and enthusiasm when the dance is
  being performed.
• The idol is taken in palki to the place where she
  takes rest. Palki is being carried by the
  devotees or the priest. Worldwide, only in this
  temple, the idol is taken to another place for
  rest. And for the same, the procession is being
  carried out.

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• Gruhlaxmi Ambabai is also known as Maha Saraswati
  as it consists of eight arms donning various
  weapons mentioned in Hindu Mythologies which are
  Koshti, Deshastha, Brahmin, Teli, Koli, sonar,
  Kalar, and Maratha.
• This temple has also the abode of gods like
  Mahabali Hanuman, Shri Grishneshwara(Shiva), Shri
  Prachand Kaali, Goddess Matangi, Shri Kaal
  Bhairava, Shri Mangal Chandi Devi, Shri Shani
  Deva.

Mahabali Hanuman
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Shri Kaal Bhairava
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Shri Prachand Kaali
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Shri Shani Deva