Varahi Devi Temple

During the rule of the Chand Kings, idols of 'Champa Devi' and 'Lal Jeebh Wali Mahakali' were consecrated in this Shakti Peeth. Regular sacrifices began to be offered to Mahakali every year. It is said that the idol of Varahi was originally established in a building in the midst of dense forests by the Katyuri Kings during the invasion of the Ruhi dynasty. Gradually, villages settled around it, and this temple became the centre of people's faith. According to the mythological beliefs associated with this temple, Sati, the daughter of King Daksha, was one of the daughters of Brahma. She married Lord Shiva, despite her father Daksha's dislike for Shiva. To humiliate Shiva, Daksha organised a grand yagna and invited all the deities and sages except Shiva. Sati decided to visit her father to inquire about the reason for not inviting Shiva. When she reached her father's palace, an insult was directed towards Shiva. Unable to bear any humiliation of her husband, Sati immolated herself in the yagna fire. When Shiva's followers informed him about Sati's death, he became furious and began the dance of destruction (Tandava). To save the universe and restore Shiva's sanctity, Lord Vishnu used his Sudarshana Chakra to cut Sati's lifeless body into 51 pieces. The body parts of Sati fell at various places, and the spot where one of her body parts fell is believed to be the location of this Shakti Peeth.

It is believed that the idol of Goddess Varahi cannot be seen with open eyes because the brilliance of the idol can blind the eyes. Therefore, the idol is kept covered in Tamrapatra (copper plate). Goddess Varahi fulfills the wishes of her devotees.