Harsiddhi Devi Mandir, Rangir
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| Harsiddhi Devi Mandir | |
|---|---|
 Devi Harsiddhi | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Festivals | Navratri |
| Location | |
| Location | Rangir, Sagar District |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Country | India |
  Location in Madhya Pradesh | |
| Coordinates | 23°37′N 78°55′E / 23.61°N 78.92°E |
Harsiddhi Devi Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to Devi Harsiddhi in the Sagar District of Madhya Pradesh, India.[1]
Beliefe
The temple is situated on the banks of Dehar River, about 20 km from Rehli on the road between Rahli and Sagar. It was a witness to a battle between Maharaja Chhatrasal and Mughal Faujdar Khaliq of Dhamoni. Maratha Subedar Govindrao Pandit had made Rangir his headquarters.[2][3]
According to beliefs, Goddess Sati's raan had fallen here, hence the name of this place became Rangir, it is considered one of the 52 Shaktipeeths of the Goddess.[4]
Temples
Harsiddhi Mandir
There is a temple of Harsiddhi Devi on a nearby hill, where a fair is held in her honor in the months of Ashwin and Chaitra. Chaitra fair has special significance and during this time thousands of devotees come here.[5][6]
Boodhi Rangir
On the other side of the river is the Budhi Rangir temple, it is believed that earlier the temple of the goddess used to be there, to reach the temple one has to cross the river.[7]
