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Ma Chanchala Devi Temple at Jamtara near Dhanbad, Jharkhand


Ma Chanchala Devi Temple is located at Jamtara near Dhanbad, Jharkhand. The murti of Goddess Shakti worshipped in the temple is swayambhu, or that which appeared on its own,. Ma Chanchala Devi is a wish fulfilling deity.

Apart from the vedi of Maa, there is a murti of Baba Bhairavnath in the main sanctum.

The other murtis worshipped in the temple are that of Bholenath, Hanuman, Annapurna, Goddess Sati and Goddess Sheetala.


Unmarried girls offer Havan and bhoga on Amavasya days.

An important offering here is kheer.

The most important days in the shrine are Sunday, Tuesday, Shivratri, Annapurna Puja day and Janmashtami.