Mundeshwari Temple, Kaura,
Kaimur – Legends
Mundeshwari:
The
name Mundeshwari is often taken to have originated from Munda, the legendary Daitya
mentioned in the Puranas, along with his brother Chanda. These brothers who,
according to the Markandeya Purana, were the chief military officers (senapati)
of Shumbha and Nishumbha, two great infidel (Daitya) kings, were
killed by Parvati, who on that account is called Chamunda, a title it is said,
composed of the two infidels’ names. It is further said that the proper name of
Chayanpur is Chanupur derived from one of the brothers.
Changing Colours of Shiva Linga:
As per
the legend, he Shiva Linga in the sanctum sanctorum, changes its colours with
changing shades of the Sun.
Bloodless Animal sacrifice:
There
is a practice of bloodless animal sacrifice in which the goat is not killed but
is made unconscious with certain mantras for some time, and then again made
conscious.
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