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13 November 2024

Relief sculptures of Goddess Naini Devi are at the Maa Naina Devi Temple in Nainital, Uttarakhand, India, on April 21, 2024. Naina Devi Temple is a famous Indian pilgrimage destination and one of the 51 Shakti Peeths, where the severed body parts of Goddess Sati fall, associated with the cult of Goddess Durga. Goddess Naini Devi is the deity of Naina Devi Temple and is represented by her two eyes. The temple is called Naina, literally meaning eyes, Devi. It is said that Naina Devi Temple is the place where the eyes from the burned body of Goddess Sati fall when her corpse is being carried by Lord Shiva. Devotees from faraway places come here to take the blessing of Maa Naini Devi. Naina Devi Temple is located at the northern end of Naini Lake in the center of Nainital city.

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13 November 2024

A Hindu priest waits to bless devotees at the Maa Naina Devi Temple in Nainital, Uttarakhand, India, on April 21, 2024. Naina Devi Temple is a famous Indian pilgrimage destination and one of the 51 Shakti Peeths, where the severed body parts of Goddess Sati fall, associated with the cult of Goddess Durga. Goddess Naini Devi is the deity of Naina Devi Temple and is represented by her two eyes. The temple is called Naina, literally meaning eyes, Devi. It is said that Naina Devi Temple is the place where the eyes from the burned body of Goddess Sati fall when her corpse is being carried by Lord Shiva. Devotees from faraway places come here to take the blessing of Maa Naini Devi. Naina Devi Temple is located at the northern end of Naini Lake in the center of Nainital city.

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13 November 2024

Hindu devotees visit the Maa Naina Devi Temple in Nainital, Uttarakhand, India, on April 21, 2024. Naina Devi Temple is a famous Indian pilgrimage destination and one of the 51 Shakti Peeths, where the severed body parts of Goddess Sati fall, associated with the cult of Goddess Durga. Goddess Naini Devi is the deity of Naina Devi Temple and is represented by her two eyes. The temple is called Naina, literally meaning eyes, Devi. It is said that Naina Devi Temple is the place where the eyes from the burned body of Goddess Sati fall when her corpse is being carried by Lord Shiva. Devotees from faraway places come here to take the blessing of Maa Naini Devi. Naina Devi Temple is located at the northern end of Naini Lake in the center of Nainital city.

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13 November 2024

Flags are at the Maa Naina Devi Temple in Nainital, Uttarakhand, India, on April 21, 2024. Naina Devi Temple is a famous Indian pilgrimage destination and one of the 51 Shakti Peeths, where the severed body parts of Goddess Sati fall, associated with the cult of Goddess Durga. Goddess Naini Devi is the deity of Naina Devi Temple and is represented by her two eyes. The temple is called Naina, literally meaning eyes, Devi. It is said that Naina Devi Temple is the place where the eyes from the burned body of Goddess Sati fall when her corpse is being carried by Lord Shiva. Devotees from faraway places come here to take the blessing of Maa Naini Devi. Naina Devi Temple is located at the northern end of Naini Lake in the center of Nainital city.

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13 November 2024

Hindu devotees ring bells while visiting the Maa Naina Devi Temple in Nainital, Uttarakhand, India, on April 21, 2024. Naina Devi Temple is a famous Indian pilgrimage destination and one of the 51 Shakti Peeths, where the severed body parts of Goddess Sati fall, associated with the cult of Goddess Durga. Goddess Naini Devi is the deity of Naina Devi Temple and is represented by her two eyes. The temple is called Naina, literally meaning eyes, Devi. It is said that Naina Devi Temple is the place where the eyes from the burned body of Goddess Sati fall when her corpse is being carried by Lord Shiva. Devotees from faraway places come here to take the blessing of Maa Naini Devi. Naina Devi Temple is located at the northern end of Naini Lake in the center of Nainital city.

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13 November 2024

Hindu devotees ring bells while visiting the Maa Naina Devi Temple in Nainital, Uttarakhand, India, on April 21, 2024. Naina Devi Temple is a famous Indian pilgrimage destination and one of the 51 Shakti Peeths, where the severed body parts of Goddess Sati fall, associated with the cult of Goddess Durga. Goddess Naini Devi is the deity of Naina Devi Temple and is represented by her two eyes. The temple is called Naina, literally meaning eyes, Devi. It is said that Naina Devi Temple is the place where the eyes from the burned body of Goddess Sati fall when her corpse is being carried by Lord Shiva. Devotees from faraway places come here to take the blessing of Maa Naini Devi. Naina Devi Temple is located at the northern end of Naini Lake in the center of Nainital city.

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13 November 2024

Hindu devotees visit the Maa Naina Devi Temple in Nainital, Uttarakhand, India, on April 21, 2024. Naina Devi Temple is a famous Indian pilgrimage destination and one of the 51 Shakti Peeths, where the severed body parts of Goddess Sati fall, associated with the cult of Goddess Durga. Goddess Naini Devi is the deity of Naina Devi Temple and is represented by her two eyes. The temple is called Naina, literally meaning eyes, Devi. It is said that Naina Devi Temple is the place where the eyes from the burned body of Goddess Sati fall when her corpse is being carried by Lord Shiva. Devotees from faraway places come here to take the blessing of Maa Naini Devi. Naina Devi Temple is located at the northern end of Naini Lake in the center of Nainital city.

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13 November 2024

Hindu devotees visit the Maa Naina Devi Temple in Nainital, Uttarakhand, India, on April 21, 2024. Naina Devi Temple is a famous Indian pilgrimage destination and one of the 51 Shakti Peeths, where the severed body parts of Goddess Sati fall, associated with the cult of Goddess Durga. Goddess Naini Devi is the deity of Naina Devi Temple and is represented by her two eyes. The temple is called Naina, literally meaning eyes, Devi. It is said that Naina Devi Temple is the place where the eyes from the burned body of Goddess Sati fall when her corpse is being carried by Lord Shiva. Devotees from faraway places come here to take the blessing of Maa Naini Devi. Naina Devi Temple is located at the northern end of Naini Lake in the center of Nainital city.

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13 November 2024

Relief sculptures of Goddess Naini Devi are at the Maa Naina Devi Temple in Nainital, Uttarakhand, India, on April 21, 2024. Naina Devi Temple is a famous Indian pilgrimage destination and one of the 51 Shakti Peeths, where the severed body parts of Goddess Sati fall, associated with the cult of Goddess Durga. Goddess Naini Devi is the deity of Naina Devi Temple and is represented by her two eyes. The temple is called Naina, literally meaning eyes, Devi. It is said that Naina Devi Temple is the place where the eyes from the burned body of Goddess Sati fall when her corpse is being carried by Lord Shiva. Devotees from faraway places come here to take the blessing of Maa Naini Devi. Naina Devi Temple is located at the northern end of Naini Lake in the center of Nainital city.

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13 November 2024

The entrance to the Maa Naina Devi Temple is in Nainital, Uttarakhand, India, on April 21, 2024. Naina Devi Temple is a famous Indian pilgrimage destination and one of the 51 Shakti Peeths, where the severed body parts of Goddess Sati fall, associated with the cult of Goddess Durga. Goddess Naini Devi is the deity of Naina Devi Temple and is represented by her two eyes. The temple is called Naina, literally meaning eyes, Devi. It is said that Naina Devi Temple is the place where the eyes from the burned body of Goddess Sati fall when her corpse is being carried by Lord Shiva. Devotees from faraway places come here to take the blessing of Maa Naini Devi. Naina Devi Temple is located at the northern end of Naini Lake in the center of Nainital city.

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13 November 2024

Swan-shaped paddle boats are seen along Naini Lake by the Maa Naina Devi Temple in Nainital, Uttarakhand, India, on April 21, 2024. Naina Devi Temple is a famous Indian pilgrimage destination and one of the 51 Shakti Peeths, where the severed body parts of Goddess Sati fall, associated with the cult of Goddess Durga. Goddess Naini Devi is the deity of Naina Devi Temple and is represented by her two eyes. The temple is called Naina, literally meaning eyes, Devi. It is said that Naina Devi Temple is the place where the eyes from the burned body of Goddess Sati fall when her corpse is being carried by Lord Shiva. Devotees from faraway places come here to take the blessing of Maa Naini Devi. Naina Devi Temple is located at the northern end of Naini Lake in the center of Nainital city.

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13 November 2024

Hindu deities are at the Maa Naina Devi Temple in Nainital, Uttarakhand, India, on April 21, 2024. Naina Devi Temple is a famous Indian pilgrimage destination and one of the 51 Shakti Peeths, where the severed body parts of Goddess Sati fall, associated with the cult of Goddess Durga. Goddess Naini Devi is the deity of Naina Devi Temple and is represented by her two eyes. The temple is called Naina, literally meaning eyes, Devi. It is said that Naina Devi Temple is the place where the eyes from the burned body of Goddess Sati fall when her corpse is being carried by Lord Shiva. Devotees from faraway places come here to take the blessing of Maa Naini Devi. Naina Devi Temple is located at the northern end of Naini Lake in the center of Nainital city.

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13 November 2024

An idol of Hanuman is at the Maa Naina Devi Temple in Nainital, Uttarakhand, India, on April 21, 2024. Naina Devi Temple is a famous Indian pilgrimage destination and one of the 51 Shakti Peeths, where the severed body parts of Goddess Sati fall, associated with the cult of Goddess Durga. Goddess Naini Devi is the deity of Naina Devi Temple and is represented by her two eyes. The temple is called Naina, literally meaning eyes, Devi. It is said that Naina Devi Temple is the place where the eyes from the burned body of Goddess Sati fall when her corpse is being carried by Lord Shiva. Devotees from faraway places come here to take the blessing of Maa Naini Devi. Naina Devi Temple is located at the northern end of Naini Lake in the center of Nainital city.

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13 November 2024

Hindu deities are at the Maa Naina Devi Temple in Nainital, Uttarakhand, India, on April 21, 2024. Naina Devi Temple is a famous Indian pilgrimage destination and one of the 51 Shakti Peeths, where the severed body parts of Goddess Sati fall, associated with the cult of Goddess Durga. Goddess Naini Devi is the deity of Naina Devi Temple and is represented by her two eyes. The temple is called Naina, literally meaning eyes, Devi. It is said that Naina Devi Temple is the place where the eyes from the burned body of Goddess Sati fall when her corpse is being carried by Lord Shiva. Devotees from faraway places come here to take the blessing of Maa Naini Devi. Naina Devi Temple is located at the northern end of Naini Lake in the center of Nainital city.

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13 November 2024

Hindu deities are at the Maa Naina Devi Temple in Nainital, Uttarakhand, India, on April 21, 2024. Naina Devi Temple is a famous Indian pilgrimage destination and one of the 51 Shakti Peeths, where the severed body parts of Goddess Sati fall, associated with the cult of Goddess Durga. Goddess Naini Devi is the deity of Naina Devi Temple and is represented by her two eyes. The temple is called Naina, literally meaning eyes, Devi. It is said that Naina Devi Temple is the place where the eyes from the burned body of Goddess Sati fall when her corpse is being carried by Lord Shiva. Devotees from faraway places come here to take the blessing of Maa Naini Devi. Naina Devi Temple is located at the northern end of Naini Lake in the center of Nainital city.

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13 November 2024

Hindu devotees offer prayers to Lord Shiva at the Maa Naina Devi Temple in Nainital, Uttarakhand, India, on April 21, 2024. Naina Devi Temple is a famous Indian pilgrimage destination and one of the 51 Shakti Peeths, where the severed body parts of Goddess Sati fall, associated with the cult of Goddess Durga. Goddess Naini Devi is the deity of Naina Devi Temple and is represented by her two eyes. The temple is called Naina, literally meaning eyes, Devi. It is said that Naina Devi Temple is the place where the eyes from the burned body of Goddess Sati fall when her corpse is being carried by Lord Shiva. Devotees from faraway places come here to take the blessing of Maa Naini Devi. Naina Devi Temple is located at the northern end of Naini Lake in the center of Nainital city.

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