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Important Temples In Megalaya

Nartiang Durga Temple:
Location:Jaintia Hills,Megalaya.


About:

Nartiang Durga Temple in Jaintia Hills is said to have completed 600 years, most of the devotees visit this temple are Pnar origin. It is said that once upon a time human sacrifice was practiced in this temple. These days goat s are sacrificed with a human mask on.


Shillong To Nartiang Durga Temple,Jaintia Hills:





Kamakhya Temple:
Location:Mankachar,Megalaya.


About:

Kamakhya Temple in Mankachar in South Garo Hills near Meer Jumlah is also an ancient structure, it is said that this temple was there during Aurangazeb’s regime. Devotees from India as well as from Bangladesh visit this place.


Shillong To Kamakhya Temple,Mankachar:





Mahadeo Khola Temple:
Location:Shillong,Megalaya.


About:

Mahadeo Khola on the bank of Umshyrpi river in Shillong is also one of the ancient temples. It is said that there is a cave which used to lead to Kamakhya temple at Guwahati. The biggest annual event Maha Sivratri is celebrated here every year.


Shillong To Mahadeo Khola,Shillong:






Jawala Temple:
Location:Umiam,Megalaya.


About:

Jawala Temple, a very old temple and least known in Umiam. This place is on the same hill top where U Lum Sohpetbneng is celebrated. The name Jawala Temple is given as every dawn when sun rises from behind the temple it looks just like fireball and it also looks like the temple is emerging out from the fireball.

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