Chandika devi Temple is located in Bageshwar, Uttarakhand.
In ancient times there were three lingas of Chandika, Kalika and Chamunda. After the Chandika temple was built in the year 1985, a new idol was installed.
The temple of Nagardevi Chandika Mata is situated on the hill of Bhileshwar. Chand Raja of Champawat had brought it with him in 1618 AD. Along with him, the cowherd gods also came. In ancient times there were lingas of Chandika, Kalika and Chamunda.
After the Chandika temple Uttarakhand was built in the year 1985, a new idol was installed. Along with this, the temples of Santoshi Mata and Bajrang Bali were also built. Ashtabali was offered here during Navratras. In which buffalo sacrifice was also included. Presently, the practice of sacrifice has been stopped.
According to the temple’s head priest, Chandika is worshiped as Mahishasura Mardini, which is the omnipotent goddess form. Here, devotees worship the goddess with the implication of all wishes.
Devi Bhagwat is organized every third year. Pandey of Chaurasi, located in the Bageshwar district, is appointed for worship work in the temple. Worship has been done here since ancient times.
This practice has been passed on from generation to generation. The present Chandika Mandir Committee also organizes marriage ceremonies here.
It is believed that a beautiful temple dedicated to Goddess Chandika is situated about half a kilometer away from Bageshwar. Every year, during Navratras, devotees throng here, and the mother is worshipped.