Vindhyachal
Vindhyachal | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Mirzapur |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 205,264 |
| Language | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| • Additional official | Urdu |
| • Native language | Mirzapuri |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | UP-63 |
Vindhyachal ⓘ 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. The river Ganga flows through this city. The Indian Standard Time (IST) line passes through the Vindhyachal railway station.