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Welcome to the Nartiang Durga Puja in the heart of Meghalaya’s Jaintia Hills, one of the oldest continuously celebrated Durga Pujas in India. Here, history isn’t just in books; it echoes in the ancient chants and unique rituals. Did you know? 🌿 The central ritual involves a plantain trunk, decorated and worshipped as the Goddess. ⚔️ It’s celebrated at the Nartiang Durga Temple, one of the 51 Shakti Peeths, where the Goddess Sati’s left thigh is believed to have fallen. ⛰️ The customs are a beautiful blend of Hindu traditions and the local Pnar (Jaintia) tribal culture. This is more than a celebration; it’s a spiritual journey back in time. Witnessing this is a memory for a lifetime. → Have you ever heard of this historic Puja? Let me know below! 👇 → Share this with someone who loves history and culture! 📌 Nartiang, Meghalaya Nartiang Durga Puja, Meghalaya Tourism, Hidden India, Travel Destination, North East India, Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, Shakti Peeth, Oldest Durga Puja, Unique Traditions, Indian History, Offbeat Travel, Oldest Durga Puja in India, Unique Indian Traditions, Religious Harmony in India, Nartiang Monoliths, Jayanti Devi Temple, Cultural Heritage #NartiangDurgaPuja #DurgaPuja2025 #Meghalaya #JaintiaHills #ShaktiPeeth #IncredibleIndia #NorthEastIndia #AncientTemples #LivingHistory #DurgaPuja #Pujo #MeghalayaTourism #OffbeatIndia #SpiritualJourney #IndianFestivals #CulturalHeritage #TravelGram #IndiaTravel #HiddenGems

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