Shila Devi
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| Shila Devi Temple | |
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शिला देवी मंदिर | |
 Shila Devi Temple at Amer Fort, with depictions of the Mahavidyas and Navadurgas. | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Jaipur |
| Deity | Shila Devi (Durga) |
| Festivals | Navaratri (especially sixth day) |
| Location | |
| Location | Amer Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Country | India |
  Location in Rajasthan, India  Shila Devi (India) | |
| Geographic coordinates | 26°59′13″N 75°51′02″E / 26.98688°N 75.85047°E |
| Architecture | |
| Creator | Raja Man Singh I of Amber |
| Date established | 1604 CE |
Shila Devi Temple शिला देवी मंदिर is a historic Hindu temple located inside the Amer Fort in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga in her form as Shila Devi and is one of the prominent Shakti shrines in the region. It was established in 1604 CE by Raja Man Singh I, the general of Mughal Emperor Akbar, who brought the idol from Jessore (present-day Bangladesh) after a military expedition.[1][2][3]
According to legend, Raja Man Singh I was advised in a dream by the goddess to recover her idol from the sea in Jessore. A slab of stone (shila) was found, from which the idol was carved. Hence, the deity was named "Shila Devi". The idol was installed in the temple on the sixth day of the Navratri festival in 1604 CE.[4][5][6]
Architecture and location
The temple is situated within the premises of the historic Amer Fort and features typical Rajput architecture with intricately carved pillars, a sanctum sanctorum, and an idol made from a black stone slab. Devotees access the temple through a grand courtyard within the fort complex.[7]
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Worship and festivals
Shila Devi Temple is an important center of worship during Navratri, especially during the Chaitra Navratri and Gupt Navratri festivals when large numbers of devotees visit for special rituals and darshan. During ancient times, animal sacrifices were reportedly offered during festivals, although the practice has since been discontinued.[8][9]
