Belha Devi Temple, Hindu temple in Bela Pratapgarh, India.
Belha Devi Temple stands near the Sai River and contains a sacred pindi stone alongside a marble sculpture of the deity inside its shrine. The inner sanctum holds both representations, with the shrine itself covered in silver plating.
The current temple structure was built between 1811 and 1815 by Raja Pratap Bhahadur Singh of Awadh. The Awadh administration provided backing and resources for this construction project.
The temple is a place where people worship Belha Devi, a local form of the Mother Goddess revered in this region. Visitors can observe devotees offering prayers and gifts as part of their spiritual practice.
The temple operates on different schedules depending on the season: 4 AM to 10 PM during summer and 5 AM to 9 PM in winter. It is best to check the exact times before visiting, as they may change.
The shrine holds the deity in two distinct forms: ancient pindi stones and a detailed marble bust, both kept within a silver-plated shrine. This dual representation is an unusual feature of this sacred space.
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