Vindhyachal

VINDHYACHAL – Vindhyachal is a town in Mirzapur District of Uttar Pradesh state in northern India. The city is a Hindupilgrimage site having the temple of Vindhyavasini, who according to MarkandeyaPurana had incarnated to kill the demon Mahishasura. The detailed description has been given in 'DurgaSaptashati' Chapter of MarkandeyaPurana. The river Ganga flows through this city. The Indian Standard Time (IST) line passes through the Vindhyachal railway station. Vindhyachalis about 70 km. (one and a half hour drive) from Varanasi, is a renowned religious city dedicated to Goddess Vindhyavasini. Mythologically goddess Vindhyavasini is believed to be the instant bestower of benediction. Vindhyavasini Devi Temple is situated 8 km from Mirzapur, on the banks of the holy river Ganga. 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.