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THE TEMPLE

Vindhyavasini Devi Temple is situated in Vindhyachal, 8 km from Mirzapur,


on the banks of the holy river Ganges. It is one of the most revered
Shaktipeeths of the presiding deity, Vindhyavasini Devi. The temple is visited
by large number of people daily. Big congregations are held during Navratras in
Chaitra (April) and Ashwin (October) months. Kajali competitions are held in
the month of Jyestha (June). The temple is situated just 2 km from the Kali
Khoh, an ancient cave temple dedicated to Goddess Kali.
70 km. (one and a half hour drive) from Varanasi, Vindhyachal is a renowned
religious city dedicated to Goddess Vindhyavasini. Mythologically goddess
Vindhyavasini is believed to be the instant bestower of bendiction. 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.
THE CITY
Vindhyachal, a Shakti Peet, is a center of pilgrimage in Mirzapur District,
Uttar Pradesh. The Vindhyavasini Devi temple located here is a major draw
and is thronged by hundreds of devotees during the Navratris of Chaitra and
Ashwin months to invoke the blessings of the Goddess.
Other sacred places in the town are Ashtbhuja temple, 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.
Accommodations are available at Hotel Jahnavi (UPSTDC) and a number of
dharamshalas and guest houses.
Mirzapur is the closest railhead. Vindhyachal has regular bus services to the
nearby towns. The nearest railway station is at Mirzapur. Regular bus services
connect Vindhyachal to the nearby towns.
Distance of Vindhyachal Dhaam from Various Cities.
Varanasi   ( 70 KM )
Allahabad   ( 83 KM )

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