Information of Kaila Devi Temple, Karauli, Rajasthan

Kaila devijee temple is located in the town named Kailadev that is situated 37 km from Gangapur City and 23 km from Karauli, in the state of Rajasthan, in Northwestern India. It is situated on the bank of River Kalisil which is a tributary of the River Banas. The shrine is largely dedicated to the tutelary deity named goddess Kaila Devi, of the erstwhile princely Jadaun Rajput rulers of the Karauli state. This temple is thronged by adherent devotees and pilgrims by foot from the states of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and rest of Rajasthan and all over India during the holy month of Chaitra. They indulge in Jagran and planting of red flag at this particular shrine. It is one of the most sought after and most frequented Hindu temple in this particular region.

Kaila Devi Temple Religious Significance

At Kaila Devi temple, the religious ritual of Kanak-Dandotis is largely observed by staunch pilgrims and devotees. They with hardship bleded with dedication and commitment cover a distance of approximately 15 to 20km in order to reach this temple. Just in front of the main temple, there are sub-temples dedicated to Lord Hanuman and Bhairon in the courtyard. During the festive and auspicious occasions, a large group of Mina tribesmen wholeheartedly arrive in a religious spirit of gaiety singing and dancing plus creative a devotional atmosphere at this temple. They consider this Goddess as their guardian deity. This temple can be reach through rail heads at Gangapur City, Hindaun and Shrimahaveer Ji railway stations. It can be reach through roadway by Mahavirji, Gangapur City, Hindaun and Karauli. The Katare clan of Hindu largely considers this Goddess as their Kul Devi. They live in different parts of North India and Pakistan. The nearby temples in the proximity are Kedar Gufa temple, Ranthambore Sanctuary, Mahaveer ji temple, Mehndipur Balaji and Barbasin ka mandir.

Kaila Devi Temple Architectural Significance

Kaila Devi temple is Hindu religious structure entirely made of marble. It has large courtyard with checkered floor. In one corner of the temple, devotees plant the red flags with at most devotion and faith. The main sanctum of this temple is sculptured with different types of images of Local Gods and Goddess in various forms. The interior and exterior of this temple is attractively carved with floral design pattern and style. This temple is based on North India Hindu temple architectural style and pattern. There is no shades of Rajasthani, local, regional, South Indian and Dravidian architectural features blended in it. This temple looks really unique in various aspects in a religious manner. There are few sub-temples within the temple complex that are arranged in a systematic manner with a lot of perfection. The sub-temples are actually smaller in size than the main sanctum within the temple premises. The ceiling of this temple is beautifully arranged with hanging objects in a decorative manner to a great extent. Some historians, classify this temple as Medieval Hindu temple but most of the religious scholars cites this temple belongs to the ancient period.

Festivals at Kaila Devi Temple

Kaila devi temple is largely known for religiously celebrating all the major and minor Hindu festivals and auspicious days in a grand manner with a lot of perfection. At this shrine, special poojas, rituals, homams and yagnas are conducted as per the ancient Vedic rules and regulations. A fair is conducted at this temple's ground that is attended by large number of local peoples and devotes plus pilgrim from this state and from the neighboring states with lot of interest and enthusiasm.