Unique Sight: Bears Visit Chandi Devi Temple Daily

In a remarkable display of nature and spirituality, a family of bears visits the Chandi Devi Temple in Mahasamund daily, enchanting thousands of devotees. This 150-year-old temple not only serves as a sacred site for worship but also attracts wildlife, as the bears join in the evening aarti. Visitors eagerly await their arrival, witnessing the bears' unique participation in the rituals. After receiving prasad, the bears return to the forest, leaving behind a sense of wonder and harmony between humans and nature. Explore this fascinating blend of faith and wildlife.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 27, 2026, 16:34 IST

Bears Join Devotees at Chandi Devi Temple

A family of bears visits the Chandi Devi Temple daily, captivating visitors with their presence. Located in the Mahasamund district, this temple is not only a place of worship for people but also holds significance for wildlife. Thousands flock to the temple each day to seek blessings from the deity, and many are astonished to witness the bears' devotion.

Reports indicate that this temple has a history of around 150 years. Inside, there is a beautifully crafted natural idol of Goddess Chandi. Visitors come not only to receive blessings but also to catch a glimpse of the bears.

People often wait for hours for the bears to arrive at the temple. According to the temple priest, the bears typically appear during the evening aarti, joining in the worship of the goddess. Remarkably, these bears participate in the aarti and, after the rituals, leave peacefully with the prasad, returning to their forest home without causing any harm.