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Navratri Special: Why Devotees Flock to This Midnight Cremation Ground Temple in Bhilwara
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News18•11-10-2026, 10:06
Navratri Special: Why Devotees Flock to This Midnight Cremation Ground Temple in Bhilwara
- •A large number of devotees flock to the Masania Bhairavnath Temple at Panchmukhi Mokshadham in Bhilwara at midnight during Navratri.
- •The temple houses an idol of Smashan Kali Mata brought from Kolkata, with special rituals held daily from 12:15 midnight to 4:15 in the morning.
- •A special Godh Bharai ritual is organized at the temple for women wishing for the joy of child bliss.
- •Siddha vermilion brought from Maa Kamakhya Devi in Assam is distributed to married women a day before Karva Chauth.
- •People taking a vow of de-addiction receive Siddha rudraksha at the temple, which devotees believe helps them stay away from bad habits.
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During the nine days of Navratri, large crowds of devotees visit the Masania Bhairavnath Temple at Panchmukhi Mokshadham in Bhilwara, Rajasthan, for midnight darshan of Smashan Kali Mata. Special yajnas, havans, and daily religious rituals are conducted from 12:15 midnight to 4:15 in the morning.
A special 'Godh Bharai' (baby shower) ritual is organized at the temple for women who are wishing for the joy of child bliss. Devotees consider this unique tradition to be deeply tied to their faith and beliefs.
Siddha vermilion brought from Maa Kamakhya Devi in Assam is distributed a day before Karva Chauth. Married women apply this vermilion while wishing for their husband's long life.
