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Vindhyachal Devi Shaktipeeth & Vindhyachal Tourist Places
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Vindhyavasini Shaktipeeth & Vindhyachal Tourist Places
The famous Vindhyavasini Devi Temple situated on the banks of the River Ganga is a Shakti Peeth dedicated to Goddess Kali.
The temple is situated in Vindhyachal, 8 km from Mirzapur District Heaquarter and 70kms from Varanasi.It is one of the most revered Shaktipeeths of the presiding deity, Vindhyavasini Devi. The idol of Goddess Kali is also known as Kajali Devi by the locals. Godess Kali is an embodiment of benediction and love.
Vindhyachal Mountain Dham
Vindhya Parvat or Vindhyachal Mountain is a small hillock with lots of water bodies, where famous Saktipeeths of Vindhyavasini is located, it is in Mirzapur Uttrapradesh. Vindhyavasini, Ashtabhuja and Kali Khoh are three main Shakti temples located on the three corners of Vindhya Parvat.The divine trinity is worshipped here as Ma Laxmi, Ma Kali and Ma Saraswati. Bhairav temples are located around the city centre to ward off evil effects, viz., Anand Bhairav on the east, Sidhanath on the west, Kapal Bhairav on the south & Rudra Bhairav on the north side.
Sitakund is one of the popular attractions at Vindhyachal. It is said that when Sri Ram, Sita and Lakshman were returning home after their exile, Sita became very thirsty at this place. Since water was not easily available, Lakshman pierced an arrow and immediately a fountain of water came out. In memory of Ram, Sita and Lakshman and Goddess Durga a temple was constructed. Taste & drink the water at Sitakund, After climbing 48 steps to the Sita Kund the track leads to another low hillock, where the Ashtabhuja Temple is situated Apart from its Mythological relevance, Vindhyachal is known for its beautiful natural surroundings.
Vindhya Ranges of Narmada in MP
The Vindhya Range or Vindhyachal Mountain is not to be mistaken with Vindhyachal dham, it is a chain of mountain & hill ranges, highlands and plateau escarpments wich run parallel to Narmada river and many parts of it are also called Satpura Ranges. west-central India.the range extends up to Gujarat in the west, and Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in the east.The Vindhyas have a great significance in Indian mythology and history.
1 Day Vindyachal Dham Special Tour
Vidhyachal Dham Shaktipeeth Darshan Tour
Varanasi to Vidhyachal – Shaktipeeth Darshan Tour with Sitakund, Bhairav Temples, Ashtabhuja Temple
(Varanasi - Mirzapur - Varanasi)
Duration: 1 Days
Destination Covered: Varanasi-Mirzapur-Varanasi
Total Package Cost @ INR 3,000 For one day transportation
Suggested Itinerary
Pickup from Hotel in Varanasi at 9:00 AM & drive to Mirzapur.
Varanasi to Mirzapur takes approximatly 2 hours,
Reach Mirzapur, City has one of the holiest places of India - The Vindhyavasini Dham. It lies along the direction of the River Ganges with the temple of Vindhyavasini in the centre. The city is dedicated to Goddess Vindhyavasini and is one of the renowned Shaktipeethas of the country and an important religious and pilgrim centre.
It is believed that Goddess Durga had established herself here after having killed the demon king Mahishasura. Thus, Goddess Durga is also known by the name of Vindhyavasini in this area
After Darshans at Devi Mata Temple, Proceed to visit many other temples and mineral springs (locally known as Kunds) in the vicinity of the temple.
Visit Vindhyavasini, Ashtabhuja and Kali Khoh , which are are three main Shakti temples located on the three corners of Vindhya Parvat also known as Saktipeeths.
The divine trinity is worshipped here as Ma Laxmi, Ma Kali and Ma Saraswati. Bhairav temples are located around the city centre to ward off evil effects, viz., Anand Bhairav on the east, Sidhanath on the west, Kapal Bhairav on the south & Rudra Bhairav on the north side. ‘Kajali’ the local folk music is dedicated to Ma Vindhyavasini. All Kajali singers from north India come here to celebrate Kajali Mahotsava (Festival). People come here to seek blessings from goddess of power.
Tantriks also visit this place for Tantra sadhana (Meditation).
Later visit Sitakund - one of the popular attractions at Vindhyachal. It is said that when Sri Ram, Sita and Lakshman were returning home after their exile, Sita became very thirsty at this place. Since water was not easily available, Lakshman pierced an arrow and immediately a fountain of water came out. In memory of Ram, Sita and Lakshman and Goddess Durga a temple was constructed. Taste & drink the water at Sitakund, After climbing 48 steps to the Sita Kund the track leads to another low hillock, where the Ashtabhuja Temple is situated Apart from its Mythological relevance, Vindhyachal is known for its beautiful natural surroundings.
Later drive back to Varanasi & drop to Hotel or airport
Vindhyachal tourist places
Here are the top places to visit in Vindhyachal
1. Vindhyavasini devi temple
Vindhyavasini devi temple is located 1 kms from city center & right on the bank of the holy river Ganga.
2. Kali Khoh temple
Kali Khoh temple is dedicated to Kali Maa and is in the form of a cave. Goddess Kali is believed to be incarnated to kill the demon Raktabeej who had a boon that every droplet of his blood will give birth to another Raktabeej right away.
3. Ashtabhuja temple
Ashtabhuja temple is dedicated to goddess Saraswati. Ashtabhuja who was Lord Krishna's sister was running from King Kansa's trap in prison found a shelter here.
4. Kankali devi temple
Kankali devi temple got its name from Kankal which means skeleton and Maa Kali.
5. Sita kund
Sita kund is 3 kms from city center , Legend says, Goddess Sita while returning home felt thirsty and Lord Lakshman pierced an arrow into the ground from where the water came out of it in the form of a fountain.
6. Ramgaya ghat
Ramgaya ghat is at a distance of about 2km from Vindhyachal and is believed to be the place where Lord Ram offered prayers for the attainment of peace for his demised fathers soul.
Vindhyachal hotels
Near the temple, there are many recommended Guest Houses and nice motels, some of the tried and tested ones are listed below
- Hotel Vindhya Residency
- Birla Guest House
- Shri Gyan Bhavan Yatri Niwas
- Kamla Yatri Niwas
Vindhyachal to varanasi
Vindhyachal to Varanasi is about 70 kms via NH19 & just takes approx 1 hour 30 minutes.
Vindhyachal railway station/Vindhyachal temple nearest railway station
Vindhyachal railway station is a small railway station in Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. Its code is BDL. It connects Pilgrims coming from all over India with the Vindhyavasini Dham. It serves Vindhyachal city. The station consists of 3 platforms.
Address: Kantit, Vindhyachal, Rasulpur Urf Shivpur, Uttar Pradesh 231307, India
Elevation: 86 m
Station code: BDL
From Vindhyachal Railway Station, Vindhyavasini Temple is 5-6 minutes walking Distance.
Vindhyachal temple history
Maa vindhyavasini story
Vindhyachal mandir photo
Vindhyachal Temple photos
Vindhyachal station to Temple distance is only 5 minutes walk.
Worship of Vindhyavasini
Godess Vindhyavasini or Kajali Devi is worshipped in the form of an 5 feet tall Black idol adorned with sliver eyes,bangles,necklace,garlands mounted on a lion sitauted in a sanctum called Garbagriha.The exterior alcoves are enshrined with shivlingas and gigantic statue of Lord Hanuman. There are big yagna kundas to perform hawans.
It is believed that Goddess Durga had established herself here after killing the demon king Mahishasura. Thus, Goddess Durga is also known by the name of Vindhyavasini in this area. In the latter years, the goddess had also defeated Shumbha and Nishumbha. Apart from its Mythological relevance, Vindhyachal is known for its beautiful natural surroundings.
Sacred Temples in Vindhyavasini Devi
There are several temples of other deities in the vicinity, the most famous ones being Ashtabhuja Devi Temple and Kalikhoh Temple, which constitute the Trikona Parikrama (circumambulation). The Vindhyavasini Devi Temple, the Ashtabhuja temple, dedicated to Goddess Mahasaraswati (on a hillock, 3 km from Vindhyavasini temple) and the Kali khoh temple, dedicated to Goddess Kali (2 km from Vindhyavasini temple) form the Trikon Parikrama.
Other sacred places in the town are Sita Kund, Kali Khoh, Budeh Nath temple, Narad Ghat, Gerua talab, Motiya talab, Lal Bhairav and Kal Bhairav temples, Ekdant Ganesh, Sapta Sarovar, Sakshi Gopal temple, Goraksha-kund, Matsyendra kund, Tarkeshwar Nath temple and Bhairav kund.
Temple & Aarti Timings
Maa Vindhyavasini Temple closes at 12:00 am except in Navratras and opens 4:00 am in the morning. Immeditaely after opening, 'Mangla Aarti' is performed and devotees are allowed to seek blessings from Devi Mata from 5:00 am. The temple is again closed at 12 Noon for 'Bhog Aarti' and is re-opens at 1:30 pm. The temple is again closed for 'Chotti Aarti' at 7:15 pm and re-opened at 8:15 pm. At 9:30 pm the temple is closed for 'Badi Aarti' and opened again for devotees at 10:30 pm.
'Sringar' of Maa Vindhyavasini is done 4 times in 24 hours.
Mangla Aarti - 4:00 am to 5:00 am in the morning
Bhog Aarti - 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm in the afternoon
Chotti Aarti - 7:15 pm to 8:15 pm in the evening
Badi Aarti - 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm in the night
Temple Timing during Navratri
During Navratras the temple is closed only four times for one hour each and remains open to devotees for the remaining 20 hours-
Mangla Aarti - 3:00 am to 4:00 am in the morning
Bhog Aarti - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm in the afternoon
Chotti Aarti - 7:15 pm to 8:15 pm in the evening
Badi Aarti - 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm in the night
Offerings to Devi Ji
Devotees can get the Shringar of Devi Vindhyavasini done by paying for the Shringaar which starts from Rs. 1,100/- and can go upto any amount depending on the wish of the devotee. Majore items included in Shringar are Saree,Jewellery,Milk,Curd,Honey,Dry Fruits,Turmeric Powder,Camphor,Sandal wood,Fruits, etc