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Jalaun Devi Mata Temple: A Millennium-Old Shrine Where Dacoits Once Worshipped
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Ancient Jalaun Mata Temple: Where Dacoits Once Worshipped
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News18
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23-02-2026, 18:37
Ancient Jalaun Mata Temple: Where Dacoits Once Worshipped
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The Jalaun Wali Mata Temple, a 1000-year-old Siddhapeeth, is located in Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh, amidst dense forests and ravines.
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Historically, this temple was a spiritual refuge for notorious Chambal dacoits like Phoolan Devi and Malkhan Singh.
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Believed to be established by the Pandavas during their exile, the temple's idol faces east, catching the first rays of the sun.
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Part of Bundelkhand's heritage, the temple attracts thousands of devotees, especially during Navratri, seeking peace and fulfillment of wishes.
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The temple is accessible via Orai, Jalaun's district headquarters, by road and rail, with local transport connecting to the ravine area.
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