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2. Tarkulha Devi Temple - Wikipedia

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   Tarkulha Devi is believed to be one associated with the Goddess Durga. Her name is derived from the "tarkul" tree, meaning palm tree. [1] The temple is particularly significant due to its association with the Indian independence movement. Freedom fighter Bandhu Singh considered Tarkulha Devi as his Ishta Devi (chosen deity).

3. Lokanarkavu Temple - Wikipedia

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   Lokanarkavu Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Durga devi situated in Memunda, 4 km from Vatakara, in Kozhikode District, North Malabar region of Kerala state of south India. Lokanarkavu is a short form of Lokamalayarkavu which means lokam (world) made of mala (mountain), aaru (river) and kavu (grove).

4. Raktadantika - Wikipedia

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   According to the Devi Mahatmya, Durga is described to have incarnated as Raktadantika to slay and devour the danava children of the asura Viprachitti. Her teeth are described to have turned as red as the flowers of a pomegranate, a consequence of which she was named Raktadantika. [3] This legend is also featured in the Markandeya Purana. [4]

5. Uchhaith - Wikipedia

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   Uchchaith Bhagwati Temple Complex. According to history, the poet Kālidāsa was blessed with all knowledge by Durga, she was impressed by his devotion and dedication. Kalidasa lived here for several years. According to a legend of this area, there was a Sanskrit college in ancient times, which is still present there.

6. Maa Shoolini - Wikipedia

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   The marvellous temple of Shoolini Devi is principally reckoned for the Shoolini Mela celebrated here in the last week of June every year. Dedicated to the patron Goddess of Solan i.e. Maa Shoolini, celebrated in the honor of Goddess Shoolini commemorates the three days visit of the Goddess Shoolini Devi to her elder sister.

7. Temblai - Wikipedia

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   Temblai Devi or Tryamboli (as known locally) is form of Renuka devi, an incarnation of Goddess Durga and the presiding deity of temple located on a hilltop in the eastern part of Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India. On account of the temple, the hillock on which the temple is located is known as Temblai hill.

8. Mata Sarthal Devi Mandir - Wikipedia

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   According to the local legend, Shri Paul who was the first saint from Kishtwar region, had directed his disciples to worship goddess durga in the form of Mother with 18 Arms. The legend goes on to say that one of the locals was able to invoke goddess in the form of a young girl who pointed towards the eighteen armed idol of goddess.

9. Chamunda - Wikipedia

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   In the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, around 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) west of Palampur, is the renowned Chamunda Devi Temple which depicts scenes from the Devi Mahatmya, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. The goddess's image is flanked by the images of Hanuman and Bhairava. Another temple, Chamunda Nandikeshwar Dham, also found in Kangra, is ...