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  Vindhyachal Shakti without which Shiva is a corpse could be found in self and in each and every speck with which the fabric of the universe is woven. And if as a pilgrim one wishes to reach one of the 51 Shaktipeethas, Vindhyachal could be the destination to reach to, some 78 Km away from Varanasi. The town is well-known for the celebrated temple of Vindhyavasini through which Ganga passes sharing the divinity established here. Pilgrims coming to Banaras on road more often than not cover the destination as a part of their pilgrimage. Devi temple being just 8 Km away from Mirzapur, becomes a centre of holy expedition and devotee-pullers from different corners of India. Navratras in the Hindi month of Chaitra and Ashwin are celebrated with a great zest, just as the Kalikhoh competition in the month of Jyestha and the colors of the festivals touches the places nearby as well. History Temple of Maa Vindhyavasini is referred to as with various others names like Siddhipeeth and Maniddw...