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Meghalaya · Temple listing
Nartiang Durga Temple
01 · Discover
History & tradition
Nartiang Durga Temple is in the West Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya. It is counted among the 51 Shakti Peethas and is one of the holiest sites of the Shakta tradition in north-eastern India; the temple is about 600 years old. Here the goddess is worshipped as Jayanti and the accompanying Bhairava as Kamadishwar. Hindus of the Jaintia Hills regard it as the permanent abode of Durga, and pilgrims come from across the country for Durga Puja. A Shiva temple stands within walking distance.
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02 · Before you go
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03 · Getting there
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Nartiang Durga Temple
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04 · At the temple
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- Wikidata — structured place recordRetrieved 2026-11-12
- Wikipedia — further readingChecked 2026-11-12