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Hinglaj Devi Temple

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Hinglaj Devi Temple      Introduction Nani Mandir, is a Hindu temple in Hinglaj. It is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas in the Shaktism denomination of Hinduism. It is one of the three Shakti Peethas in Pakistan. The cave temple of Hinglaj Mata is in a narrow gorge in the remote, hilly area of Lyari Tehsil in Balochistan Reference to Ramayna After killing Ravana, Rama returned from exile to ascend to the throne of Ayodhya. A sage Kumbodhar explained that to cleanse himself of this sin, Rama would have to make a pilgrimage to Hinglaj Mata, the only place that could purify him. Rama followed the advice and immediately left with his army for Hinglaj. Sita, Lakshmana, and Hanuman also accompanied him.     M uslim Devotees Of Hindu Devi The local Muslims, particularly the Zikri Muslims also hold Hinglaj Mata in reverence and provide security to the shrine. They call the temple the "Nani Mandir" ("maternal grandmother’s temple").Local Muslim tribes along with Hindus make ...

Kamakhya Devi

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     KAMAKHYA TEMPLE   Introduction The Kamrup Kamakhya Temple, or the Kamakhya Temple, is one of the oldest Hindu temples in Guwahati, Assam, and the subcontinent. The temple is on Nilachal hills. It is one of the oldest and most revered places where Tantric practices are done. It is named after the mother goddess Kamakhya.   In this temple we worship the Yoni of Devi Sati. Kamakhya temple is considered as one of the Shaktip eeth. The temple was built by   Mlechchha dynasty and Rebuilt by Koch King Nara   Narayan and Ahom Kings in the yea r 1565. Ambubachi Mela Ambubachi Mela is the celebration of the yearly menstruation course of goddess Kamakhya. It is believed that the presiding goddess of the temple, Devi Kamakhya, the Mother Shakti, goes through her annual cycle of menstruation during this time stretch. During this time of the period, the water of River BrahmaPutra turns Red near to the temple. The temple remains closed f...