Shila Devi
Shila Devi (Hindi: शिला देवी) is the famous idol of Durga. Her temple is located in Amer Fort in Jaipur, India. The idol was brought by Raja Man Singh I of Amber from Jessore (now in Bangladesh) in 1604 CE. On the sixth day of winter Navratris, special prayers are offered to this goddess. Hundreds of thousands of people from Jaipur and surrounding areas gather to pay offerings to Shila Devi.
| Shila Devi Temple | |
|---|---|
शिला देवी मंदिर | |
Shila Devi temple, Jaipur, with the Mahavidyas on the left and the Navadurgas on the right. | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Deity | Shila Devi (Durga) |
| Festival | Winter Navratris (sixth day) |
| Location | |
| Location | Amer Fort, Jaipur, India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Country | India |
| Architecture | |
| Creator | Raja Man Singh I of Amber |
| Date established | 1604 CE |
From folklore it is believed, this idol was carved from the same stone as the Dashabhuja idol of the Susanga Royal Family of Durgapur (now in Bangladesh). The Dashabhuja idol was stolen from Susanga and lost.
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