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The Vindhya range is also known as "Vindhyachala" or "Vindhyachal"; the suffix achala (Sanskrit) or achal refers to a mountain. [1] [2] The Vindhyas have a great significance in Indian mythology and history. Several ancient texts mention the Vindhyas as the southern boundary of the Āryāvarta, the territory of the ancient Indo-Aryan peoples.
Vindhyachal pronunciation ⓘ 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. A detailed description has been given in the 'Durga Saptashati' chapter of the Markandeya Purana.
Mirzapur division, also sometimes known as Vindhyachal division, is one of the 18 administrative geographical units (i.e. division) of the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Mirzapur city is the administrative headquarters.
As of the 2011 census, Mirzapur-cum-Vindhyachal municipality had a population of 233,691 [6] and the urban agglomeration had a population of 245,817. [7] The municipality had a sex ratio of 869 females per 1,000 males and 11.9% of the population were under six years old. [6]
Robertsganj is located in the south-eastern ranges of the Vindhyachal mountain. It lies between Kaimur range and Chota Nagpur plateau region. A very famous river flows on the southern side of the city named Son river in the Chopan town located nearly 25 km south of Robertsganj. The very famous Fossils Park is situated 16 km apart from the city ...
This district is known for the Vindhyavasini temple in Vindhyachal and several tourist attractions like waterfalls like Rajdari and Devdari [3] and dams. It consist of several Ghats where historical sculptures are still present. During the Ganges festival these Ghats are decorated with lights and earthen lamps.
The Bijawar-Panna Plateau rises from the north to south in three well marked escarpments roughly followed by 300, 375 and 450 m contours, towards the longitudinal valleys of the rivers Mirhasan and Sonar. To the north-east of Panna there are two main branches – the southern is called Panna hills and the northern one Vindhyachal Range.
Amarkantak (NLK Amarakaṇṭaka) is a pilgrim town and a Nagar Panchayat in Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh, India.The Amarkantak region is a unique natural heritage area. It is the meeting point of the Vindhya and the Satpura Ranges, with the Maikal Hills being the fulcrum.