Maa Chanchala Devi Mandir

Getting there

• By air

  The nearest domestic airport is Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport in Patna, about 165 km away.

• By train

  Koderma railway station is in Koderma town. It is connected with major cities such as Patna, Ranchi, New Delhi and Kolkata.

• By road

  The temple is about 33 km from Koderma city, around 55 minutes by road via the Ranchi-Patna Road.

Rules to know

• The use of sindoor is prohibited at the temple.

Why devotees come here

Maa Chanchala Devi Mandir is a temple of Devi Durga on a 400-foot hill in Markacho block, Koderma district. It stands on the Koderma-Giridih highway, about 33 km from Koderma town, and has a cave with carvings of four forms of Durga. Many weddings and mundan ceremonies are held here.

Maa Chanchala Devi Mandir is dedicated to Devi Durga. Many families hold weddings and mundan ceremonies here. The temple is said to be over 200 years old.

The temple is perched on a 400-foot hill in Markacho block, on the Koderma-Giridih highway. There is also a large cave with carvings of four forms of Devi Durga. A staircase has been built up the slope, but the steep ground makes the walk hard.

The passage into the cave is very narrow, so it is difficult to enter. The temple lies about 33 km from Koderma city, about 55 minutes by road. Devotees offer rice and mishri to the deity as prasad. Large numbers of devotees come on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The use of sindoor is prohibited at the temple.

Tips for your visit

• A large number of devotees come on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
• It is advisable to start early in the morning to see the natural beauty of the area.
• If you use public transport, check bus and auto availability before you set out.

Questions people ask