There are many ancient and religious temples in our country, which people have different beliefs and faith associated with. According to Sanatan Dharma, every thing in nature is worshipable, air, water, land, river, sea, sun, trees, all have importance. But have you ever heard that there are some temples in the country where demons are worshipped. There are 5 such temples in India where demons are worshipped instead of God.
Let us tell you that there are 5 such temples in India where demons are worshipped and not gods. People are following this. It is said that gods reside in temples. But there are some temples where demons are worshipped. Why do demons reside and are worshipped in these temples? Also, why do people worship gods? You will get the answer to all these things in this article. Read More – Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding rituals begin, the whole family was seen in Mameru ritual…
Let us know where are such temples in the country…
Dashanan Temple
The demon Ravana is worshipped in the Dashanan Mandir of Kanpur. This temple is 125 years old. This temple is dedicated to Ravana of Ramayana. The belief behind this temple is that Ravana was an intelligent and knowledgeable Brahmin and also a great devotee of Mahadev, so a temple dedicated to Ravana was built in the premises of Mahadev’s temple in Shivala area.
Shakuni Temple
We all know that the reason behind the exile and incognito travel of Pandavas in Mahabharata was Shakuni. He always adopted a negative attitude. Due to which Shakuni is counted among demons. There is a temple of Shakuni in the state of Kerala in India. Malanada Maldev temple is very ancient.
Putna Temple
There is a Mahavan temple dedicated to the demoness Putana in Gokul, Uttar Pradesh. She tried to kill Krishna by feeding him poisonous milk from her breast. A statue of Putana lying down while feeding milk to Shri Krishna is installed in this temple. It is worshipped. The temple believes that Putana had fed milk to Shri Krishna as a mother, even though it was with the intention of dying. She became like a mother. That is why she is worshipped. Read More – Urfi Javed set the stage of India’s Best Dancer 4 on fire, danced with Terence Lewis…
Ahiravan Temple
There is a Panchkuiya temple of Ravana’s brother Ahiravan in Jhansi city of Uttar Pradesh. Ahiravan is known as Ravana’s brother. This temple is about 300 years old. In this temple, Ahiravan and his brother Mahiravana are also worshipped along with Lord Hanuman.
Duryodhan Temple
This temple is also known as Malanda Temple. Duryodhan Temple is the main character of Mahabharata, Duryodhan, who is worshipped there. This temple is situated near Shakuni Temple. During the worship, offerings of ark, betel nut and red cloth are made in this temple.