Chhinnamasta Temple, Hindu temple in Ramgarh district, India
The Chhinnamasta Temple is a Hindu temple in Ramgarh district, India, located where two rivers meet. The site is surrounded by hills and rock formations that spread across several hectares.
The temple dates from a time when Shakti worship sites were common across this region. Its architecture shows influences from temples in Assam that were built centuries earlier.
The temple takes its name from a form of the goddess Kali who beheaded herself to feed her companions. Pilgrims come here to take part in ritual bathing in the rivers before entering the main hall.
Overnight stays for visitors are available in nearby guesthouses that often need to be booked ahead. The nearest railway station is just under an hour away by car, with local transport running to the temple from there.
The grounds contain natural hot springs that are used by pilgrims for bathing, especially during the cooler months. Ten smaller shrines for different deities stand scattered around the main building.
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