Mundeshwari Temple, Kaura, Kaimur – Legends

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.