Stidham Mandir Amravati is a Hindu temple of Shri Rani Sati Dadiji. She origins in Jhunjhunu, in the state of Rajasthan, India. This temple devotes to her, a Rajasthani lady who lived sometime between the 13th and the 17th century and committed Sati to her husband’s death. It is the preeminent pilgrimage site of Marwari.
This is one of the divine and splendiferous temples of the district. Temple founded by the man and Built on 10th July 1975 and is located at Rallies Plot, Jaistamb Square, Amravati, which is almost near the heart of Amravati central town.
Story of Shri Rani Sati Dadiji
It starts from the time of Mahabharata i.e. ancient times. Uttara is the wife of Abhimanyu son of Arjun and her desire is to be Sati with her husband, who was a veer Gati in the war of Mahabharata.
As by Lord Krishna’s words, in her next life, she was born as the daughter of Gursamalji in the village of Dokwa, Rajasthan, and was in Narayani. Abhimanyu was born as a son of Jaliramji in Hissar, Rajasthan, and named Tandhanji Bansal. He had a beautiful horse and the son of the king of Hissar desperately wants that horse either by hook or crook. So he refused to hand over his precious horse to the king’s son.
The king’s son then decides to forcefully acquire the horse and he comes to steal the horse at midnight. After the fights, the battle bravely kills the king’s son.
The enraged king then decides to take revenge by killing Tandhanji. Finally, the Commander kills him and when the battle is going on Narayani was with him at that time.
Ranaji performs an important role in fulfilling Narayani wish to be Sati with her husband and then blessed by her worshiped along with her name and since then she is known as Shri Rani Sati. She is also referred to as Dadiji.
About Stidham Mandir Amravati and Festivals
Mandir is famous for not holding any paintings or statues of either Goddess or Gods. Instead, a Trishul depicts power and force which is important in the Hindu religion. The construction of the temple from white marble has colorful wall paintings that depict the stories from Puranas, Ramayana, and Mahabharata that Complex of the temple consists of four separate temple domes. At the same time, there is also Gau Shala in the temple.
Hundreds of devotees visit the Stidham Mandir Amravati every day. A special Poojan Mahotsav is on the occasion of Amavasya with thousands of devotees visiting from various parts of India. That festival starts from Janmashtmi to Amavasya and is celebrated with a loud noise. Mangalpath is done at the temple on the Badi Navmi, The singers are there from other cities to reading Mangal’s path and offer hymns which all the devotees take part in and enjoy a positive atmosphere surrounded by. Tourists can enjoy festivals held during that time and eat Prasad given by the temple People.
• Morning- 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Evening – 3:00 PM – 9:30 PM
• Closed – 12:00PM – 3:00PM
• Morning Aarti – 7:00 AM
• Shankarji Aarti- 11:15 AM
How to Reach here
Temple is at Rallies plot near Jaistambh square in the Amravati district and about 0.12 km from the Amravati Railway Station and 1.8 km from Central Bus Stand, Maltekadi Raod. Local taxis and auto-rickshaws are available from any part of the Amravati town to the temple.
Hi Archana Mam,
This is Lochana, I visited Satidham temple, this is one of the divine and beautiful temple in Amravati. all god and godess of the temple are decorated beautifully. when I came here I get peace of mind. this is such a nice temple.