Did You Know There's A Whiskey Devi Temple in India?
This Wednesday Post: Unearth some of the most unique shrines in India, spot the wildlife in Australia, plan a trip to Japan, find out about a hidden gem in Sikkim, and more!
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In India, where gods and goddesses outnumber street signs, temples are as common as chai stalls! We trust our deities with everything from finding lost socks to navigating life's twists and turns. But sometimes faith takes us to the most bizarre places - and these places, you will find only in India!
I was also baffled to know that there's a temple in Ujjain where they dish out booze as prasad and even offer it up to the gods! Here, they worship the Bhairav gods, especially Kaal Bhairav - and it’s believed that the temple has a mysterious statue that slurps up all the liquor poured on it, and nobody's got a clue why!
Click here to learn more about the most bizarre shrines you will find only in India!
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Goodbye for now! I'll be back next week with plenty of thrilling travel tales from across the globe. Can't wait to share the excitement with you!
Signing off,
Riyanka Roy.