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Mahakali Kalimath Temple in Uttarakhand – Kalimath Mandir

Kalimath is a holy place located near Guptkashi in Uttarakhand and is home to a famous Kalimath Mahakali Temple . The Kalimath Mandir is dedicated to Goddess Kali, the ferocious form of Goddess Kali.   Kalimath Temple is one of the Sidh Peeths and is around 10 km from Guptkashi. Legend has it that Goddess Kali annihilated the demon Rakthabeeja at the spot where the Kalimath temple is located. There is no murti of Goddess Kali in the temple. A Shri Yantra is worshipped as the main murti. Worship to a murti of Goddess Kali is made only on the Durga Ashtami day during Navratri (September – October). The puja to murti is performed by the chief priest and no one else is allowed to be present or witness the puja. The main temple is surrounded by very ancient small temples in stone dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, Saraswati, Gauri Shankar, Shiva (shivlings), nandi and Ganesha. Legend has it that illiterate Kalidas became the world renowned poet by the blessing of Godde

Ganesha Gita in pdf in English – Download Ganesha Gita Text from Ganesha Purana in pdf

This Ganesha Gita book in pdf is English and you can download it for free. Ganesha Gita is part of Ganesha Purana dedicated to Sri Ganesh. The Purana contains the teachings and exploits of the various manifestations of Ganapati. Ganesha Gita which is part of the Purana contains the teachings of Gajanana. It is in the form of dialogue with kings and saints. Link – English Ganesha Gita in pdf