At a glance
- Kuldevi of the Jadon (Yadav) rulers of Karauli.
- Legend: she is believed to be Yogmaya, the girl whom Kansa tried to kill.
- Languriya: Languriya songs are sung in her praise, and Languriya's shrine faces her idol.
Facts
| Place | Kaila Devi (also written Kela Devi) village, about 25 km south of Karauli, Karauli district |
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| Tradition | Shakta, but the customs follow Vaishnav tradition, so meat and liquor are forbidden |
| Idols | Two old idols of local stone; the head of Kaila Devi's idol is slightly bent |
| Built | By Raja Bhompal of Karauli in 1600 CE, according to the Devasthan Department; other accounts name Maharaja Gopal Singh (1723 to 1730) |
| Fairs | Lakkhi fair: about two weeks in Chaitra, covering the Chaitra Navratri; another fair in the Ashvin Navratri |
Remember: often mixed up
- Two Lakkhi fairs in ChaitraKaila Devi at Karauli · Sheetla Mata at Chaksu.
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