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Ashtabhuja Temple

 
Ashtabhuja Temple
Ashtabhuja Temple is one of the revered shrines in the region, located at a distance of 3 km from Vindhyavasini Devi Temple. Situated in the serene Vindhya hills, Ashtabhuja Temple is another centre of religious significance.
This holy shrine is associated with a legend, which states that mother goddess was born from the womb of Yashodha. Considering the birth of goddess as 8th child of Devaki, demon Kans intended to kill her. However, the incarnation of Shakti got rid from the shackles of Kans and settled at Vindhya hills at this site.
Ashtabhuja Temple, located on the northern most part of the hillock, is the third tangent of Vindhyachal Trikon Parikrama (circumambulation of the divine triangle). The place derived its name from the deity Ashtabhuja, (Goddess Mahasaraswati), one of the titles of Parvati. The entrance of the temple is low but the exit is high. The cave in which idol is installed is about 12 feet wide. Statue of Goddess has large eyes & white of eyes (sclera) is made up of silver.
 
 
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