Harsidhhi, one of the aspects of Durga, is a regional Hindu goddess, popular in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, adjoining Maharashtra states of India.
Kuldevi
She is worshiped as
Kuldevi by many
Kshatriya,
Brahmin,
Rajput and
Vaishya communities. Other communities that worship her as their Kuldevi include the Chandarana and Kariya clan of
, the Pankhania clan of the Sorathia Prajapatis,
, Kshatriya Baraiya, Harsana clan of
, Some Of The
Jain Religion And the Parmar and
Panchariya. She is worshiped by fishermen and other sea-faring tribes and people of Gujarat as she is considered protector of ships at sea. She is worshipped by Kamboya Turi-Barot people of North Gujarat.
Temples
Koyla Dungar,Gandhvi(Harshad(
Jagadu, the 13th century merchant from
Kutch, is accredited for building a temple. The present temple at the foot-hill of Koyal Dungar is near the old port town of
Miyani near
Porbandar. His statue is placed on the right side of the goddess in the temple. The legend associated with the temple holds that the original temple was on the hill overlooking the creek. The idols were moved to the foot of the hill. The seashore of Miyani was inaccessible, as any ship that came within eyesight of Goddesses would sink. Jagdu Shah was travelling with his fleet of 7 ships. He was on the last ship with his family. One by one the other 6 ships sank in front of his eyes. His Captain reminded him that he had warned that no ships can reach within sight of the temple and that only Goddess Harsidhhi could save them. Jagdu prayed to Devi for safe anchoring in shore and his ship reached safely the shore.
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Harsiddhi Devi Mandir, Rangir
This temple of Devi Harsiddhi, located in
Saugor, Madhya Pradesh is known in the
Bundelkhand region. This temple was built by Bundela rulers.
Photo gallery
File:Harshad Temple (On Hill).jpg|Ancient temple of Harsidhhi also known as Harshad atop Koyala hill near Miyani, Gujarat
File:Harsiddhi Temple, Ujjain 02.jpg|Harsidhhi Mata Temple at Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
File:Harshad Temple (Wall) 2.jpg|Carvings on ancient temple of Harshad on Koyla Hill
