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Pratapgarh Navratri: Unique Traditions and History of 9 Famous Devi Dhams
- •Shardiya Navratri has begun, bringing a vibrant atmosphere of devotion and joy to the prominent Devi temples across the Pratapgarh district.
- •The Raj Rajeshwari Mata Temple features an uninterrupted perpetual flame that has burned continuously for centuries.
- •At the Devakmata Temple, devotees practice a unique centuries-old tradition of offering iron shackles to express gratitude upon the fulfillment of their wishes.
- •The Kameshwari Mata Temple near Meriakhedi stands out with its rare idol depicting the Goddess riding a rooster.
- •Thousands of devotees from Pratapgarh and neighboring regions visit these nine Shakti Peethas during Navratri to witness special rituals and grand fairs.
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Situated in the middle of Pratapgarh city, the Raj Rajeshwari Mata Temple features three daily aartis and an uninterrupted perpetual flame that has burned for centuries. Meanwhile, the Baneshwari Mata Temple inside the city's fort complex houses the royal family's patron deity, whose supernatural idol depicts her riding a horse.
At the Devakmata Temple, visiting devotees practice the centuries-old tradition of offering iron shackles at the feet of the Goddess as a token of gratitude when their wishes are fulfilled. Hundreds of these offered shackles remain inside the temple premises as living proof of this unique custom.
The Kameshwari Mata Temple, built on a high hill near Meriakhedi, holds special recognition throughout the region because its idol uniquely depicts the Goddess riding a rooster.
