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Nartiang village is located in Jaintia hills district at about 50kms from Shillong town. Taking a left diversion from Ummawlong village on the Shillong-Jowai highway leads to this historic village.
Nartiang is known for one of the oldest Durga Temple where Human sacrifice used to take place before the British came to this place. There used to be a tunnel within the temple leading to a nearby river and human heads used to be thrown in sacrifice through this tunnel. But after the British came, this practice was banned and the tunnel is now sealed as seen in the pictures below. Nearby this Durga temple is a Shiv temple. Though no Shivling was found during our visit, one would find 10 canons inside this temple. Some of them about 3 meters length. Probably, these were used during war by the British.
Another historic importance of this village is the Monoliths erected by the villagers and Jaintia Kings. Some of them are 8 meters tall. A beautiful place for a visit.
Nartiang is known for one of the oldest Durga Temple where Human sacrifice used to take place before the British came to this place. There used to be a tunnel within the temple leading to a nearby river and human heads used to be thrown in sacrifice through this tunnel. But after the British came, this practice was banned and the tunnel is now sealed as seen in the pictures below. Nearby this Durga temple is a Shiv temple. Though no Shivling was found during our visit, one would find 10 canons inside this temple. Some of them about 3 meters length. Probably, these were used during war by the British.
Another historic importance of this village is the Monoliths erected by the villagers and Jaintia Kings. Some of them are 8 meters tall. A beautiful place for a visit.
Well, the pictures now:
entrance of Jaintia Hills District.
Durga Temple
The closed tunnel where human heads were thrown as a sacrifice before the British reign.
the monoliths
Ashim, Conrad and Neha
Nanz (Nandu) after his heroic battle vicotry. An expression of triumph
X everywhere!
Inside the Shiv Temple where the Canons are kept.
Rusted for more than 63 years!
A beautiful countryside house. Reminds me of Western houses.
Women folks relaxing after their mid-day meals
So thats it for this trip!
Hope you enjoyed the pics of Mesmerizing Meghalaya!
Ride Safe!
entrance of Jaintia Hills District.
Durga Temple
The closed tunnel where human heads were thrown as a sacrifice before the British reign.
the monoliths
Ashim, Conrad and Neha
Nanz (Nandu) after his heroic battle vicotry. An expression of triumph
X everywhere!
Inside the Shiv Temple where the Canons are kept.
Rusted for more than 63 years!
A beautiful countryside house. Reminds me of Western houses.
Women folks relaxing after their mid-day meals
So thats it for this trip!
Hope you enjoyed the pics of Mesmerizing Meghalaya!
Ride Safe!
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