The short answer
Patnadevi Chandika Devi Temple: what visitors should know first
Go if you want a quiet temple visit in a forest setting, combined with a Gautala outing from Kannad. It lies in Jalgaon district, so treat it as a separate drive; confirm darshan timings locally.
History and context
The story behind Patnadevi Chandika Devi Temple
Wikipedia records Patna as the capital of a province under the Yadava kings, with a temple dated to 1128, though its infobox gives 1150. Tradition holds that Bhaskaracharya lived in an ashram at Patnadevi.
The dates are not consistently documented, so treat them as approximate.
Useful facts
Patnadevi Chandika Devi Temple facts at a glance
- Location
- About 18 km south-west of Chalisgaon, Jalgaon district
- Faith
- Hindu
- Deity/dedication
- Chandika Devi; Hemadpanthi Mahadev temple in the complex
- Visitor note
- Modest dress; remove footwear
- Built
- Yadava period, 12th century (dates vary)
Why it matters
Why Patnadevi Chandika Devi Temple is worth your time
Patnadevi connects living worship with the history of the Yadava period. The old town of Patna was a provincial capital, and the surviving temples show the Hemadpanthi style associated with that era.
The site is also tied by tradition to Bhaskaracharya, who is said to have written Siddhanta Shiromani here. Treat that as local tradition rather than settled fact, but it adds a layer for visitors interested in the history of Indian mathematics.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Chandika Devi shrine
The main shrine is active, with a steady flow of local devotees.
- 02
Hemadpanthi Mahadev temple
This older temple shows the stonework style associated with the Yadava period.
- 03
Bhaskaracharya tradition
Local tradition links the astronomer's major work to this hillside.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Patnadevi is an active temple. Chandika Devi is the family deity of many communities in the region, so you will see devotees arriving for darshan. Come in the morning, when the setting is calm. The complex sits at the foot of the Sahyadri hills near the Dogari River, and a Hemadpanthi-style Mahadev temple stands within it.
Take time to look at the older stonework, then sit for a few minutes outside. Signs in the area tell the story of Patna, a Yadava-era capital, and of Bhaskaracharya, the 12th-century astronomer who tradition says worked here.
The temple lies inside the Gautala hills, so combine it with a forest drive or the Pitalkhora caves, but allow for road time as the places are not on one short loop.
Plan with confidence
Visit as a guest, not a spectator.
- Dress modestly and be ready to remove footwear
- Confirm darshan timings locally
- Visit in the morning for calmer conditions
- Expect crowds on weekends and festivals
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- About 18 km south-west of Chalisgaon, Jalgaon district; a day trip from Kannad
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Best time
- Morning; October to February is comfortable
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- The temple complex is reached by road and the walk is short, mostly level. Expect some steps and uneven stone, and limited seating and facilities. Weekends and festival days can be crowded.
- Tickets and access
- No ticket is required for darshan. Timings are not published online; confirm locally. Dress modestly and remove footwear before the shrine.
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Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
The temple complex is reached by road and the walk is short, mostly level. Expect some steps and uneven stone, and limited seating and facilities. Weekends and festival days can be crowded.
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See concierge supportFAQs
Who is the deity?
Chandika Devi, a form of the Goddess, worshipped as family deity by many communities.
Where is it exactly?
About 18 km south-west of Chalisgaon in Jalgaon district, within the Gautala hills.
Is it far from Kannad?
It is in a different district, so allow a separate drive; check travel time on a map.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.