Mirzapur Vindhyavasini Mandir – Uttar Pradesh

Address

Mirzapur Vindhyavasini Mandir – Vindhyachal Main Rd, Vindhyachal, Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh 231307, India

Diety

Amman: Vindhyavasini

Introduction

Vindhyavasini Temple is the main temple dedicated to Goddess Vindhyasini. This temple is located in Vindhyachal, 8 kilometers from Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, India. This temple is situated on the banks of the Ganges. Vindhavasini Mata is kind of grace as like devi Amba and Durga, fulfills the desire of everyone. The name of Vindhyawasini Devi met Vindhya Range and the literal meaning of the name Vindyavsini, ‘Devi lives in Vindhya’s’.

Puranic Significance

The significance of the Vindhyachal region is found in the Puranas and in this Purana it has been described as the place of asceticism. Vindhyachal Mountain is a unique place of natural beauty and is a wonderful chapter of culture with religious significance. The Temple is believed to be more than 1500 years old. Vindhyachal Nivasini Devi, located on the triangle Yantra, forms the of Lokhita, Mahalaxmi, Mahakali and Mahasaraswati. It is believed that Two demons Killed by Goddess Vindhyavasini at the Vindhya mountainm which named are Madhu and Kaitabh, so the, Bhagwati Yantra is also called Goddess Adhishthaatree Devi. It is said that the person who makes austerity on this place, must surely achieve the accomplishment. It is believed that the place on earth became Shaktipeeth, in which place the body and ornaments of Mother Sati had fallen. But this temple of Vindhyachal is called Shakti Peeth. It is believed that, when Lord Vishnu took birth (Lord Sri Krishna) in the 8th child form of Devaki-Vasudev. Then at Nand-Yashoda, a girl was born at the same time. Both had changed between each other, Vasudeva did so. When Kansa tried to kill this baby girl child she escaped from the hands of Kansa and turned into Devi form and informed him that “The one who will kill you is already born and safe and vanished from the prison of Mathura”. After this, the goddess chooses to reside Vindhyachal Mountain, where the temple is presently located. This temple is one of India’s most respected Shakti Peethas. Vindhyasini Devi is also known as Kajla Devi. A large number of devotees visit the temple, especially during the months of Chaitra and Ashwin during Navaratri. Kajali competitions are organized in the month of jyeshth (June).

Special Features

• Lord Ram had visited this place and surrounding areas, along with wife Sita and brother Lakshman in his period of exile. • Vindhyachal is the only place in the world, where all the three forms of Goddesses, Lakshmi, Kali and Saraswati have specific temples dedicated to them. • Vindhyachal is the only place in the world, where ‘Devi’ (Goddess) is worshipped as per tenets of ‘Vaam maarg’ as well as ‘Dakshina Maarg’ of ‘Shakti’ cult. • The very famous war between Goddess Durga and Demon King Mahishasur, took place at Vindhyachal.

Festivals

All the festivals are celebrated in the Vindhavasini temple, especially in the festival of Durga Puja and Navaratri special puja is organized. During these festivals, some people keep fasting (do not eat food) as a respect and dedication to Goddess worship. In the days of the festival, the temple is decorated with flowers and lights. The spiritual atmosphere of the temple provides peace to the heart and mind of the devotees.