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Maa Dewri Mandir

Dewri Mandir is located in Tamar 60 km toward south west in NH-33 from Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand. It is a very old temple of Goddess Durga. The main attraction is that the idol have 16 Hands (Normally Goddess Durga have 8 Hands). The temple is very old and now renovation is going on. It is made up of big stone put one over other without any cementing material in between. Dedicated to Solha Bhuji Goddess, an avatar of Goddess Durga, Dewri Mandir temple is located little outside the main city of Ranchi. Spread over nearly 2 acres, this old temple in Ranchi also houses an idol of Lord Shiva. Legend has it that whoever has tried to alter the structure of the temple has had to face the wrath of the gods and suffer consequences. Dewri Temple is also believed to be the only temple where 6 tribal priests, known as Pahans, perform rituals and offer prayers alongside the Brahman priests. Dating back to the 10th and 11th centuries, it stands as a proud reminder of the rich heritage of Jharkhand. The grand architecture of the temple is a visual treat for visitors as its sandstone walls are decorated with intricate bas-reliefs featuring various deities. Locals refer to the temple as Solahbhuji Temple as it houses an idol of the 16-armed Goddess Durga that is said to be 700 years old. The best time to visit the temple is during the festival of Holi during March, which is celebrated with great pomp and show.