Situated in West Garo hills, Manipur, the Charantala temple
is a famous temple dedicated to Goddess Kali. The temple is considered as the
most visited pilgrimage destination in Garo hills of Meghalaya.The temple was
built in 1965. As per the Hindu calendar, a three-day annual prayer ceremony is
held during the month of April or May.
Location Meghalaya, Meghalaya, Shillong
Legend
According to the legends, the temple was constructed after
an epidemic struck the village, leading to huge loss of life. On the
instructions of a fortune teller from Bangladesh, prayers and offerings were
made to Goddess Kali, which apparently put an end to the deaths.
Architecture
The temple was built brick by brick to bring to its present
shape with generous donations from the devotees in the last five decades. At
present, the reconstruction work of the temple is undergoing.
Culture
The state of Meghalaya is rich in culture and tradition. The
state has many art and craft forms. Different tribes of the state celebrate
different festivals with much joy and valour. The people of the region are very
much fond of dance and music.Meghalaya is a land of diverse tribes and races of
people living in harmony.
Darsan Info
07:00 AM to 09:00 PM
Darsan Dresscode
Wear modest clothes and avoid shorts for men
Famous Festival
Navaratri
Temple Rituals
Morning pooja and arati starts from 07:30 AM onwards
Additional Info
City Hut Family Dhaba, The Wok Chinese Restaurant, Qzine Restaurant
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Its in Meghalaya not in Manipur
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