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Maa Danteshwari Temple
Dantewada, Chhattisgarh • Central India
Shakti: Danteshwari • Bhairava: Not separately named in this temple tradition
Sacred character: Danteshwari at the Shankhini–Dankini confluence
Maa Danteshwari Temple stands in Dantewada at the meeting of the Shankhini and Dankini rivers. The goddess is central to the religious identity of Bastar and to its famed Dussehra tradition.
Temple customs, access and ritual schedules can change. Check the linked authority before travelling and follow on-site directions.
Today’s Key Info
Crowd Expectation
Allow flexible queue time
Weekends and major observances often bring heavier footfall.
Arrival Guidance
Come early when possible
Early arrival leaves more time for security, queues and the final approach.
Visitor guidanceDarshan and Services
Use authorised channels
Check worship, donation, prasad and access arrangements directly.
Visitor information: Dantewada district tourism • Updated: 28 September 2026
Map
Mandir Location Snapshot
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Latitude18.8966
Longitude81.345
AddressMaa Danteshwari Temple, Dantewada, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada, Chhattisgarh, India
Presiding formDanteshwari Devi
Elevation350 m (1148 ft)
Time zoneAsia/Kolkata
City / localityDantewada
DistrictDakshin Bastar Dantewada
State / provinceChhattisgarh
RailDantewada railway station is close to the town; Jagdalpur is the larger transport hub.
AirJagdalpur Airport is the nearest operational regional airport.
RoadNH-30 and regional roads connect Dantewada with Jagdalpur and Raipur.
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Danteshwari Shakti PeethThe Peeth name honoured at this destination.
DanteshwariThe Goddess form worshipped here.
ToothThe sacred association remembered in tradition.
DantewadaChhattisgarh, India.
Mandir Overview
An introduction to Maa Danteshwari Temple and its pilgrimage setting.
Maa Danteshwari Temple stands in Dantewada at the meeting of the Shankhini and Dankini rivers. The goddess is central to the religious identity of Bastar and to its famed Dussehra tradition.
Maa Danteshwari Temple in Dantewada is the physical shrine for the Danteshwari Shakti Peeth tradition.
Shakti Peeth Identity
The temple, Goddess, Bhairava and sacred association remembered at this pilgrimage destination.
Maa Danteshwari Temple
The principal pilgrimage destination described on this page.
Danteshwari
The presiding Goddess form worshipped at this shrine.
Not separately named in this temple tradition
A distinct Bhairava name is not consistently given for this shrine.
Tooth
Temple tradition connects this Peeth with this part of Sati.
Danteshwari Shakti Peeth
A revered Shakti Peeth associated with Dantewada.
Regional Shakti Peeth tradition
The sacred identity is preserved through regional worship and pilgrimage.
Historical Importance
Sacred memory, the development of the shrine and its continuing place in worship.
Temple Tradition
Temple tradition associates the Peeth with Sati’s tooth and presents Danteshwari as the presiding Shakti. It does not establish a distinct Peeth Bhairava name.
The Shrine through Time
The temple is traditionally associated with Kakatiya ruler Annam Dev and the emergence of the Bastar kingdom. Danteshwari became the royal and regional deity of successive Bastar rulers.
Continuing Worship
Maa Danteshwari Temple in Dantewada is the physical shrine for the Danteshwari Shakti Peeth tradition.
Temple Complex and Sacred Setting
Architecture, the principal shrine and the landscape experienced by pilgrims.
Architecture and Design
The complex uses regional stone architecture, courtyards and a sequence of gateways leading to the sanctum. The river confluence and ritual landscape are inseparable from the shrine.
Maa Danteshwari Temple
The main darshan destination within the wider sacred precinct.
Dantewada, Chhattisgarh
Danteshwari at the Shankhini–Dankini confluence.
Spiritual Importance
The Goddess, Peeth tradition and devotional meaning of the pilgrimage.
Danteshwari
Devotees approach the shrine for darshan, prayer and the grace of the Goddess.
Tooth
Temple tradition associates the Peeth with Sati’s tooth and presents Danteshwari as the presiding Shakti. It does not establish a distinct Peeth Bhairava name.
Danteshwari at the Shankhini–Dankini confluence
The shrine’s physical setting and devotional memory shape the pilgrimage.
Prayer and Darshan
Visitors join a continuing Shakta tradition expressed through worship, festivals and offerings.
Living Sacred Tradition
Daily worship, major observances and respectful conduct at the shrine.
Daily Devotion
General darshan; Festival processions; Traditional offerings under temple rules.
Festival Tradition
Bastar Dussehra, Navaratri, Phagun celebrations draw focused worship and larger gatherings.
Temple Conduct
Bastar Dussehra dates create exceptional demand.
Quick Decision Box
Three choices that help shape a practical temple visit.
Choose your arrival
Prefer an early, non-festival arrival when possible and check the current opening pattern.
Review timingsUse authorised services
Use the temple authority or clearly identified counters for ritual services and donations.
Review servicesAllow a flexible circuit
Keep transport, queue and weather time available before adding nearby sacred places.
See nearby placesDarshan Process
A simple sequence for a respectful visit, subject to current temple directions.
- Check the day’s scheduleUse Dantewada district and tourism notices for current darshan and festival arrangements.
- Plan the final approachNH-30 and regional roads connect Dantewada with Jagdalpur and Raipur.
- Prepare for securityCarry only permitted belongings and follow local screening instructions.
- Join the authorised queueUse the current entrance and any designated queue route.
- Observe temple customsFollow footwear, photography and sanctum guidance.
- Receive darshan of DanteshwariMove calmly, respect other devotees and follow priest or staff directions.
- Continue only if time permitsAdd nearby sacred places after the principal darshan.
How to Reach
Plan the regional journey and the final local approach separately.
Air gateway
Jagdalpur Airport is the nearest operational regional airport.
Rail connection
Dantewada railway station is close to the town; Jagdalpur is the larger transport hub.
Road and final approach
NH-30 and regional roads connect Dantewada with Jagdalpur and Raipur.
Mandir Timings and Visitor Information
Published hours are shown where a reliable schedule is available; local changes can still apply.
Festivals and Major Observances
Major observances can change access, transport and queue patterns.
Bastar Dussehra
Expect special worship, heavier footfall and possible changes to normal access.
Navaratri
Expect special worship, heavier footfall and possible changes to normal access.
Phagun celebrations
Expect special worship, heavier footfall and possible changes to normal access.
Festival dates, routes and access arrangements may differ from the regular programme.
Pooja and Temple Services
Use authorised channels for worship services, offerings and donations.
General darshanFestival processionsTraditional offerings under temple rules
Use the temple authority or clearly identified counters, and check availability before making payment.
Best Time to Visit
Balance weather, walking conditions, temple hours and major crowd periods.
Quieter Arrival
Non-festival weekdays may offer a calmer visit, though queues can still vary.
Allow More Time
Bastar Dussehra, Navaratri, Phagun celebrations can bring substantial crowds and route changes.
Seasonal Readiness
Check the local forecast and prepare for the region, walking route and season.
Temple Schedule
Use Dantewada district and tourism notices for current darshan and festival arrangements.
Nearby Mandirs and Spiritual Circuit
Sacred and cultural places that can be combined with the principal darshan when time and local conditions permit.
Shankhini–Dankini confluence
Dantewada pilgrimage circuit
A water-linked landmark in the wider Dantewada pilgrimage landscape.
Barsur
Dantewada pilgrimage circuit
A useful nearby stop within the wider Dantewada visitor circuit.
Jagdalpur
Dantewada pilgrimage circuit
A useful nearby stop within the wider Dantewada visitor circuit.