Mata Sheetla Chaukiya Jaunpur

This temple is the main center of faith for the people of Purvanchal. One of the oldest temple of Jaunpur, Mata Sheetla Chaukiya is one of its kind temple where Shiv and Shakti are worshipped. In the precints of the temple is a holy pond which holds religious significance for the devotees. From the times immemorial it is believed that the idol of the Devi has been placed at a raised platform which is often referred to as ‘chauki’ , thus this is how the temple gained renounce of the name Mata Chaukiya. Heavy rush of devotees is witnessed here during the days of Navratri.

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