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 Vindhyachal is located at a distance of 70 km from Varanasi and 85 km from Prayagraj. It is a renowned religious city dedicated to the goddess Vindhyavasini (daughter of Yashoda-Nanda). Vindhyavasini is believed to be the instant bestower of benediction. The Vindhyavasini Devi Temple is situated 8 km from Mirzapur, on the banks of the holy river Ganga. It is one of the most revered Siddhapeeths of Vindhyavasini. The temple is visited by a 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. Currently, the whole Vindhyavasini temple complex is being renovated at a big level in the name of Government controlled project 'Vindhya Corridor'.

Trikona Parikrama

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There are several temples of other deities in the vicinity, the most famous ones being Ashtabhuja Devi Temple and Kalikhoh Temple. There is parikrama (circumambulation) which constitutes:

Maa Vindhyavasini Devi Temple, dedicated to Goddess Yogmaya (Durga).

Kali Khoh Temple, in form of ancient cave dedicated to Goddess Maha Kali (6 km from Vindhyavasini temple) Here, the deity represents an incarnation of Hindu Goddess Durga, for killing demon Raktabeeja.

Ashtabhuja Temple, dedicated to Goddess Maha Saraswati (on a hillock, 8 km from Vindhyavasini Temple).[2]

Important Places in Trikona Parikrama

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Kankali Devi temple, dedicated to Maa Kali in the form of a skeleton, as described in the 11th chapter of Durgasaptashati (Markandeya Puran)

Shiv Samooh Awadhoot Ashram, a centre point (Bindu) of naturally formed Shri Chakra, Near Gerua Talab. The place where Maharishi Lalbhatta Maharaj attained Nirvikalpa samadhi. Awadhoot Kripanandnath continued this lineage. Samooh celebrates its foundation day on the pious occasion of Basant Panchmi every year. Saadhna shivirs are organised by smooth on different occasions at this place.👏