Pooran Devi Temple is located at Purnea in Bihar. It is dedicated
to Goddess Pooran Devi, a fierce manifestation of Mother Goddess Shakti. This
is an unusual temple in which goat sacrifice is practiced to appease the deity.
Mother Goddess Pooran Devi is worshipped in Pindi form here. She is believed to be the combined Shakti of nine forms of Durga. Lord Shiva is also worshipped here in Shivling form.
Mother Goddess Pooran Devi is worshipped in Pindi form here. She is believed to be the combined Shakti of nine forms of Durga. Lord Shiva is also worshipped here in Shivling form.
The most important festival observed here is the Durga Puja.
A pair of elephant trunk is kept in a separate room. It is believed
that a Sant removed it from an elephant which belonged to an arrogant Nawab.
People who have their wishes fulfilled sacrifice goats at the
shrine.