Naini Mata, The Goddess of Nainital
The Mother Goddess is viewed as Naini Mata by residents of Nainital, all though, others from afar also see her as Nanda
Devi, Kali Mata, Durga Devi or Naina Devi and many other forms in
which those who love the Universal Mother Goddess have viewed her. Long before
Nainital came up, the temple of the goddess stood on the shores of Naini Lake.
The present one is a reconstruction after the original one was submerged in
the lake due to a landslide more than hundred years ago. You will find much information on Nainital and the spirituality surrounding it in the various posts of this blog. It is is the jewel of Central Himalayas. You can also learn more
about the Mother Goddess in this little book, perhaps the only one in English language. It is available
widely at most major online retailers around the world including:
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