Harshad Mataji Temple near Porbandar, a contracted form or, at its very smallest amount, a form of "Harshad Amba" - The Happy Mother, is considered one of the parts of Amba and Kalika, the Hindu Devi. Harshad Mata is also known by the names like Harshal, Harshad, Harshat Shikotar, Sikotar and Vahanvati Mata. Harshad Ma is also known as Sindhoi Mata or Goddess of Sands, in Sindh in Pakistan, where her temple is located. Harshat Mata Temple near Porbandar is worshiped as Kuldevi by many Kshatriya and Rajput Communities.
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History of Harshad Mata Temple near Porbandar
Harshidhhi Mataji Temple Porbandar also known as Harshal Mata Temple located at a place called Miani, some 30 km away from Porbandar route to Dwarka. The main Harshad Ma Temple in Porbandar was originally located on a hill top facing the sea. It is said Lord Krishna had worshiped her during his lifetime and has since been living atop hill called Koyla Dungar. The original Harshat Mata Temple atop the hill is said to be have been billed by Lord Krishna himself. Lord Krishna wanted to defeat the Ashur and Jarasandha so he prayed to amba mata for Power. With the blessings of the goddess, Krishna was able to defeat the Asuras. After this success, he built the temple of Harshad Mataji Temple in Porbandar. When Jarasandha was killed, all Yadavs over delighted and they celebrated their success Harshad Mata Mandir.
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Harshat Ma has since been worshiped as Kuldevi of Yadavs. Seth Jagdu Shah of Kutch, a Jain merchant, was saved by Harsidhhi Mata, when his ships were sinking near the sea where Harshad Mata Mandir Porbandar on the hill stood. He made a new temple in 1300AD below the hill and requested Devi to move down the hill, ever since many Jain castes worship her as Kuldevi. The idol of Jagdu Shah is also situated to the right of Goddess's idol inside the Harshad Ma Temple, which is also being worshiped as per boon given to Jagdu Shah that his name, from this time forth, will forever be associated with this temple.
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