Patan Devi temple is regarded as one of the 51 Siddha Shakti Peethas in India. According to legends, the right thigh of the corpse of Sati had fallen here when it was chopped off by Lord Vishnu with his 'Sudarshan Chakra'. The ancient temple is believed to be the abode of the goddess Durga.
Once Prajapati Daksha had performed Brihaspati Yajna and had invited every one except Lord Shiva, his own son-in-law. When Sati came to know that her husband had not been invited to her father's Yajna she mortified and put an end to her life.
Bari Patan DeviThe Bari Patan Devi Temple of Patna is facing the North, towards Ganga River. The statues of the temple are made of black stone. Devotees can visit the temple at any time of the day. People of any caste can come and worship in this temple.
Chhoti Patan DeviChhoti Patan Devi temple is situated in the Chowk area of Patna City and was considered as the main presiding deity of Patna. The temple has several intact and severed Brahmanical images that include images of Lord Ganesh, Lord Vishnu and Lord Surya.
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