Sankata Devi Mandir
Hindu Temple in Uttar Pradesh, India
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History
In the late 18th century, the King of Baroda constructed the Sankata Ghat. At the same time, the Sankata Devi Mandir was also constructed. In the year 1825, the ghat was made pucca by the widow of Brahmin Pandit.
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Religious importance
The name "Sankata" has been derived from the Sanskrit word "sankat" (Hindi: संकट) which means "danger". Goddess Sankata Devi was originally a Matrika. In Puranas, she is referred to as "Vikat Matrika" ('the fierce mother'). Sankata Devi is believed to have ten hands and the power to protect faraway husbands and to ensure their safe return.
During the Navratri, the eighth day is dedicated to Goddess Sankata Devi. The devotees pray to the deity to avoid any danger in life or to alleviate any present crisis. It is also believed that the Pandavas, during their exile, paid homage to Sankata Devi.