These 8 mysterious temples of India offer a glimpse into enigmatic traditions and unexplained phenomena, captivating visitors with their profound and mystic allure. –
Sree Kurumba Bhagavathy Temple (Kodungallur, kerala)
This temple is known for the Bharani festival conducted annually in March-April. The biggest mystery in this temple is devotees enter the temple chanting abusive words and lewd devotional songs. The story doesn’t end here; they carry swords in their hands and hit themselves in the head with them. Once this festival ends, the temple remains shut to clean bloodstains.
This temple was, in the olden days, a Shiva and a shrine and it was Parasurama who installed the Idol of Bhadrakali close to one of Shiva. The worships are conducted, it is also said, under direct instructions from the goddess herself.
Nidhivan
This temple is dedicated to lord Krishna, this temple is around India’s most mysterious temples. Located in a dense forest where trees are intertwined with each other. Despite being in the dry region, these trees flourish with green leaves throughout the year. Visitors are not allowed to stay in the temple premises overnight. The caretakers and priests leave the premises before nightfall, and the area is closed to everyone.
In the evening, a special ritual is performed where al the articles in the temple are meticulously arranged, and a door is closed. The next morning, the arrangements are not found as they were left.
Jagannath Temple
This temple holds a no. of secrets which are still a mystery. The temple’s flag is hoisted on a large mast that features a unique Sudarshan Chakra. The direction of the flag is said to always be against the wind, which baffles observers and adds to the temple’s mystique. Another mystery is its kitchen, the temple’s kitchen is one of the largest in the world and prepares a massive quantity of food daily. The strange thing is, neither does the food get left over, nor does the food ever seem to be insufficient. Apart of this, it is said that the shadow of the main temple dome never falls on the ground, which is a point of intrigue for many visitors and researchers.
Kamakhya Devi Temple
Kamakhya Devi is worshipped as the embodiment of the goddess Shakti. A key feature of the temple is a sacred stone, believed to be the yoni of the goddess Kamakhya, from which is said that a red substance sometimes emerges, resembling menstrual blood. This phenomenon is linked to the belief that the goddess undergoes her menstrual cycle during the Ambubachi Mela, a period of ritual seclusion.
During this annual festival in June, the temple is closed for a few days as it is believed that the goddess menstruates during this time. The temple’s mysterious aura is heightened by the closure and the subsequent reopening, which is a major event attracting thousands of pilgrims. The temple is associated with tantric worship, which involves esoteric practices and rituals that are often considered secretive and mysterious.
Mehandipur Balaji
“Exorcism” is a practice which is performed in every religion so in sanatana dharma , this temple is famous for its rituals aimed at exorcising evil spirits and removing black magic. Devotees visit the temple seeking relief from various ailments and supernatural disturbances. Although, this place can be a quite disturbing experience for some people, the Aarti dedicated to Lord Hanuman on Tuesday is very pleasant and peaceful.
Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple
This temple is famous for its vast collection of treasures, including gold, jewels, and ancient artifacts. The temple has several underground vaults, some of which hence remained unopened for centuries. Vault B, in particular, is shrouded in mystery and is believed to be guarded by supernatural powers. There are strict protocols about opening these vaults, and the contents of Vaults B remain unknown to the public.
You even cannot enter the temple without professing Hindu faith; hence, no other religious people can visit the temple. Also, devotees have a specific dress code to enter the temple. The mystery of the 7th chamber in this temple has no scientific answer or explanations yet.
Veerbhadra Temple
In the Lepakshi Veerbhadra Temple, one of the pillars is known to be “hanging” or not touching the ground. Despite numerous attempts, the exact method of the construction remains a mystery, and the phenomenon continues to intrigue visitors and scholars. There is recognizable space for devotees to test it with a cloth. The reason why so many people visit this temple is the belief that passing a cloth under the floating pillar brings prosperity to their lives. Additionally, the temple features ancient frescoes that depict various deities and mythological scenes. The technique, style, and preservation of these paintings are considered exceptional and add to the temple’s historical and mystical aura.
Lingaraja Temple
The central Shivaling is unique because its base is submerged in water, symbolizing the divine cosmic source. The method by which this water level maintained and its religious implications add to the temple’s mystique. It is said the Shivalinga is self-orginated, and because of optical illusion factor, this temple looks much larger than it is. When this temple was on the verge of completion, the presence of Lord Vishnu was felt since the Jagannath cult started taking its shape.
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