Even the British had to bow down before this 500 year old Kali temple, the soil had turned into 'sugar'!

News Topical, Digital Desk : The Siddhpeeth Kali Temple, located in Lalbagh, is said to have a history of nearly 500 years. The temple's first abbot was Mishri Giri Maharaj, who began serving the Kali monastery located on a hill. According to legend, when the British government eyed the temple's property, Mishri Giri Maharaj performed a miracle by throwing soil, and the area where the soil fell was considered the temple's land.

It is said that the soil turned into sugar candy, a miracle that even led the British authorities to surrender and withdraw their claim. This miracle further enhanced the temple's glory.

At this seat, accomplished saints like the late Mahant Mishri Giri, Omkareshwar Giri, Krishnanand Giri, Devdutt Giri, and Yash Giri, through their austerities, made it a sacred place. These saints also made significant contributions to the propagation of Sanatan Dharma and culture.

The idol appeared spontaneously in the 400-year-old Siddhapeeth Nau Devi Temple.

The Siddhpeeth Nau Devi Temple is an ancient religious site approximately 400 years old, characterized by its self-manifested idol. It is believed that the idol of the Mother Goddess here appeared from within the ground, depicting the combined form of nine goddesses. This is why it is known as the Nau Devi Temple.

This temple has long been a center of devotion for devotees. Saints such as the late Mahant Omkareshwar Giri Maharaj, Somwar Giri Maharaj, Krishnanand Giri Maharaj, Datta Giri Maharaj, and Vedanta Giri Maharaj performed penance at this site. Their devotion and service earned this place the status of a Siddhapeetha. Devotees who come here seek the fulfillment of their wishes by visiting the Mother Goddess.

Shri Panchdashnam Juna Akhara was registered since 1860

The Shri Panchdashnam Juna Akhara has clarified that the Kali Temple and the nine Devi Temples are its property, as recorded in the land records. The Akhara has been registered since 1860 and operates approximately 50,000 temples in India and abroad, including 127 major temples in India. Positions in the Akhara are awarded based on merit.

Children are adopted at the age of nine and are taught religious principles through gurukul or modern education. After completing their education, they are assigned responsibilities based on their abilities. The recently appointed acting Mahants and priests at the Kali Temple and the Nau Devi Temple are affiliated with the Anandeshwar Mahadev Math in Kanpur.

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