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Puri's Bimala Temple: Why Women Are Barred During Sodasa Upachara Of Maa Durga

Since ancient times, women have been barred from entering Puri's Bimala temple during Sodasa Upachara Puja of Maa Durga.

Puri: The whole country dips in Durga Puja celebrations during this time of the year, but preparations and rituals during worship of the mother Goddess vary from place to place.

Among the Shakti Peethas (significant pilgrimage sites) in the country, the Shakti Peetha of Maa Bimala Thakurani in Puri Srimandir is one of the most revered. Here, the Sodasa Upachara puja of Devi Bimala is being performed on the occasion of Sharadiya Durga Puja. Servitors say that this Shakti Peetha has different traditions and rituals. During the Sodasa Puja, restrictions are impo

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