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Chaitra Navratri 2026: Pali Rajasthan's 800-Year-Old Maa Sheetala Mata Temple and its Mysterious Demon Offering Ritual
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Chaitra Navratri 2026: Rajasthan Temple's Bizarre Ritual; Demon Gets Offerings First
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16-03-2026, 12:17
Chaitra Navratri 2026: Rajasthan Temple's Bizarre Ritual; Demon Gets Offerings First
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Chaitra Navratri 2026 begins March 19; goddess temples nationwide prepare for the festivities.
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In Pali, Rajasthan, the Sheetla Mata Temple uniquely offers to demon Babra before the goddess.
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The 800-year-old temple features a mysterious 1-meter deep mortar that never fills, even with liters of water.
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Legend states Mother Goddess slayed demon Babra, who then received a blessing for offerings twice a year.
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Fairs are held on Sheetla Saptami, Jyeshtha Purnima, and Chaitra; devotees pour water into the mortar to pacify Babra.
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