Harsidhhi, one of the aspects of

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, is a regional

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goddess, popular in

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, adjoining

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states of India.

Kuldevi

She is worshiped as

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by many

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and

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communities. Other communities that worship her as their Kuldevi include the Chandarana and Kariya clan of

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s, the Pankhania clan of the Sorathia Prajapatis,

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s, Harsana clan of

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s, Some Of The Jain Religion And the

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and Panchariya. She is worshiped by fishermen and other sea-faring tribes and people of Gujarat as she is considered protector of ships at sea. She is worshipped by Kamboya Turi-Barot people of North Gujarat.

Temples

Koyla Dungar, Miyani

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, the 13th century merchant from Kutch, is accredited for building a temple. The present temple at the foot-hill of Koyal Dungar is near the old port town of

Miyani Miyani is a beach village in Porbandar Taluka in Porbandar, Gujarat, India. It is located 39 km north from the district headquarters of Porbandar and 429 km from the state capital of Gandhinagar. Miyani is situated on a creek and is ...

near

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. His statue is placed on the right side of the goddess in the temple. The legend associated with the temple holds that the original temple was on the hill overlooking the creek. The idols were moved to the foot of the hill. The seashore of Miyani was inaccessible, as any ship that came within eyesight of Goddesses would sink. Jagdu Shah was travelling with his fleet of 7 ships. He was on the last ship with his family. One by one the other 6 ships sank in front of his eyes. His Captain reminded him that he had warned that no ships can reach within sight of the temple and that only Goddess Harsidhhi could save them. Jagdu prayed to Devi for safe anchoring in shore and his ship reached safely the shore.

Harsiddhi Devi Mandir, Rangir

This temple of Devi Harsiddhi, located in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh is known in the

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region. This temple was built by Bundela rulers.

Photo gallery

File:Harshad Temple (On Hill).jpg, Ancient temple of ''Harsidhhi'' also known as ''Harshad'' atop Koyala hill near Miyani, Gujarat File:Harsiddhi Temple, Ujjain 02.jpg, Harsidhhi Mata Temple at

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, Madhya Pradesh File:Harshad Temple (Wall) 2.jpg, Carvings on ancient temple of Harshad on Koyla Hill

References

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