Gonda's 5000-Year-Old Kali Bhawani Temple: A Treta Yuga Mystery Unveiled

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News18•05-01-2026, 13:42
Gonda's 5000-Year-Old Kali Bhawani Temple: A Treta Yuga Mystery Unveiled
- •The Shri Kali Bhawani Temple in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, is believed to be approximately 5,000 years old.
- •Established in the Treta Yuga by Maharaja Dilip, father of Bhagirath, following a divine dream.
- •Initially a small structure by Maharaja Dilip, the temple was later expanded by Raja Devi Baksh Singh.
- •Named Kali Bhawani due to its black stone idol, it is the Kuldevi of Dhanepur State, served by Mahant Shivakant Tiwari's fifth generation.
- •Attracts large crowds, especially during Fridays, Mondays, and Navratri, with Havan holding special significance.
Why It Matters: Gonda's 5000-year-old Kali Bhawani Temple, established in Treta Yuga, is a revered spiritual site.
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