Mundeshwari Temple, Hindu temple in Kaimur district, India
Mundeshwari Temple sits on a hill in Kaimur district, Bihar, and shows an eight-sided plan with carved figures of gods at its doorway. Each of the eight outer faces holds window openings that let daylight into the interior and give the structure its characteristic shape.
The origins of this place go back to the third century BC, making it one of the oldest active places of worship in India. Over the centuries the site remained a center of devotion, even as ritual forms and administration changed several times.
The temple holds particular importance during Navratri celebrations, when thousands of devotees gather to participate in traditional rituals and communal offerings.
The site opens daily in the early morning and closes in the evening, leaving enough time for a visit. Access is from National Highway 2, which provides a good connection to larger towns in Bihar.
Inside stands a Chaturmukhalingam with four faces looking toward all cardinal directions, representing a special form of devotion. A Muslim gatekeeper has tended the entrance for generations, showing the peaceful cooperation of different faiths at this site.
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