Mundeshwari Temple

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The Mundeshwari Devi Temple (also spelled as Mundesvari) is located at Kaura in Kaimur district in the state of Bihar, India on the Mundeshwari Hills. It is an ancient temple dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva and Shakti and is considered one of the oldest Hindu temples in Bihar. It is also considered as the 'oldest functional' temple of world.
The temple, built of stone, is on an octagonal plan which is rare. It is the earliest specimen of the Nagara style of temple architecture in Bihar.
It is believed that rituals and worship have been performedhere without a break, hence Mundeshwari is considered one of the most ancient functional Hindu temples in the world. The temple is visited by a large number of pilgrims each year, particularly during the Ramnavami, Shivratri festivals.

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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mundeshwari_Temple
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Coordinates:   24°59'0"N   83°33'53"E

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  • Very ancient temple constructed of single lime stone. This temple is situated on the top of one of the Hill in the area of kaimur Plateau. Lacs of pilgrimages visit this place every year. During the times of Navratras people from far away visit this place. This place is surrounded with heavenly greenary and people enjoy this place. Maa Mundeshwari bless all.
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