Vindhyavasini Devi — in Mirzapur district UP. On Ganga bank. One of 51 Shakti Peeths. Mata Sati's back.
Unique: 3 devis here — Mahalakshmi (Vindhyavasini), Mahakali (Kali Khoh), Mahasaraswati (Ashtabhuja).
✦ Trikon Yatra
1. Vindhyavasini (main): Ganga bank.
2. Kali Khoh: 1 km, cave temple.
3. Ashtabhuja: 4 km, on hill.
3 darshan = complete yatra.
Vaishnavi Devi-like parikrama.
✦ Mythology
Vishnu sent Yogamaya to earth.
Kansa threw her down.
Yogamaya disappeared on Vindhya hills.
Vindhyavasini name.
Devi Bhagavata described.
✦ Darshan & Fairs
5 AM — 10 PM.
4 daily aartis.
Sarva: free.
Navratri: heavy crowd.
Kajri Teej: Shravan month.
With Ganga snan.
Manikarnika Ghat 80 km.
✦ Access
Mirzapur 8 km.
Varanasi 80 km.
Prayagraj 100 km.
Rail: Vindhyachal.
Airport: Varanasi.
📚Sources & References
Content in this article is verified against the following classical and modern authoritative sources. Readers may independently verify against the original sources.
- ▪Surya Siddhanta — classical Sanskrit astronomical text (~5th century CE)
- ▪Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra — foundational text on Vedic astrology by Maharishi Parashara
- ▪Muhurta Chintamani by Ram Daivajna (16th century) — standard reference for muhurat selection
- ▪Astronomical Algorithms by Jean Meeus (Willmann-Bell, 1998) — basis for all astronomical computations on this site
- ▪Lahiri Ayanamsa — standard sidereal reference adopted by the Indian Calendar Reform Committee (1955)
✦ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trikon Yatra?▼
3 devi temples in one trip: Vindhyavasini → Kali Khoh → Ashtabhuja. Walk/rickshaw. 3-4 hr.
How from Kashi?▼
Morning Kashi darshan. Reach Vindhyachal by noon (80 km). Trikon by evening. One day.
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