India is the home of various cultures, cuisines, religions, and also some of the most historical monuments. From Taj Mahal, Qutb Minar to Ajanta Elora caves. Our country is filled with rich history and vibrant surroundings.
India is known for temples, having the highest number of temples in the world India attracts millions of tourists every year. Some of the ancient temples built by the rulers are still standing high for the tourists.
Some of the most famous temples in India include Badrinath temple, Sun Temple, Kedarnath, Golden Temple, Gomateshwara Temple, etc.
Among them is one temple that is mysterious to all, the Yogini temples. There are a total of 64 Yogini temples in our country. Two of them are in Odisha and two in Madhya Pradesh.
The 64 Yogini Temple is located in the village of Mitawali in Madhya Pradesh and is world-famous. The temple is round in shape, with 64 chambers. Each room has a Shivalinga and an idol of the goddess Yogini. This is why it is famously known as 64 Yogini temple.
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Some of these idols were stolen. The rest are kept in the Delhi Museum.
The temple is circular in shape stands on a hill at a height of about a thousand feet. To the onlooker, it looks like a plate. An open pavilion is built in the center of the temple.
Sir Edwin Lutyens, the British architect who built the Indian Parliament, said that these 64 yogis were built on the basis of a temple. If you take a closer look at the temple and the pictures of parliament you can easily spot the similarities between the two. From the pavilion to the pillars to the shape it looks like a replica of the Yogini temple.
The temple was built by the Turtle King Devpal in 1323. Initially, the temple was meant for teaching. Astrology and mathematics were being taught in the temple.
People also come to this Shiva temple to learn the Tantra mantras. The locals believe that the temple is still covered with the tantric armor of Lord Shiva. That is why no one dares to go to this temple at night. I
t is believed that Kalimata was the 64th incarnation of Yogini and wore this incarnation while fighting a monster named Ghor.
The temple forbids anyone after the sunset it is believed that lord shiva’s tantras are still being carried out in the temple during the night.
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