Vindhyachal

Vindhyachal is a city in Mirzapur district of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The city is a Hindu pilgrimage site having the temple of Vindhyavasini, who according to Markandeya Purana had incarnated to kill the demon Mahishasura. Vindhyachal is a popular destination for Hindu pilgrims, who come to worship the goddess Vindhyavasini and perform the trikona parikrama, a ritual that involves visiting three temples: Vindhyavasini, Ashtabhuja and Kali Khoh.