About Chandikka Devi

The Shree Raja Rajeshwar Devasthan stands as a first-of-its-kind spiritual and cultural marvel in Maharashtra, uniting ancient Chola heritage with modern temple architecture. The temple will enshrine a 6-feet tall Shiva Lingam and a 5-feet Nandhi Lingam, both intricately sculpted from sacred granite brought from Mahabalipuram, Chennai—the legendary land of Chola craftsmanship. These divine idols, carved by traditional sthapathis, symbolize strength, peace, and eternal devotion.

What makes this temple truly historic is the consecration of the 9-feet Chandika Devi Lingam, a rare and divine form never before installed in India. Chandika Devi, the Goddess once worshipped by Emperor Rajendra Chola 1,200 years ago, represents divine feminine energy and royal protection. The unique Chandika Devi Lingam with 20 hands embodies immense spiritual power and artistic rarity, blending mythology, history, and sacred geometry. For the past three years, regular poojas have been performed to this sacred form by devotees from Murbad and surrounding regions, creating a growing spiritual movement even before the temple’s completion.

In addition, the temple will feature a dedicated Gau Sewa (Cow Service) Center, focusing on the protection and care of indigenous cows, along with the production of Gau Sewa products like panchagavya, organic offerings, and natural temple-use items—promoting sustainability and spiritual purity. This unique combination of ancient divine tradition, rare deities, and holistic rural development positions Shree Raja Rajeshwar Devasthan as a landmark destination for spiritual tourism and cultural heritage in Maharashtra—the first temple of its kind to revive Chola devotion and architecture on Maharashtrian soil.