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Maha Maya Temple , Jammu
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Mahamaya Temple is an important site dedicated to a local female freedom fighter, Mahamaya, belonging to the Dogra community. Mahamaya Temple is among the most-visited sanctums in Jammu and Kashmir. According to historians, about 14 centuries ago, Mahamaya sacrificed her life to save the region from the clutches of foreign invaders. This site is situated on the banks of the Tawi River, where from, tourists can easily sight the Bahu Fort. According to popular legend, about fourteen centuries ago, she opposed the foreign attackers and valiantly confronted them. People honor her sacrifice and eulogize her to this day. Her courageous resistance is now a part of the glorious myth of Jammu. Mahamaya Temple in Jammu is one such temple which is flocked by devotees who come to offer their prayers.And hence not surprisingly an entire temple is dedicated in her honor. However the Mahamaya Temple is not merely a place of worship, it is one of the foremost tourist attractions of Jammu. The Mahamaya Temple is focused on the 2nd-3rd century idols of the goddess Mahamaya.
