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 Markandeya Purana. The river Ganga flows through this city. The Indian Standard Time (IST) line passes through the Vindhyachal railway station. Maa Vindhyavasini temple Vindhyachal located at a distance of 70 km from Varanasi and 85 km from Prayagraj, is a renowned religious city dedicated to Goddess Vindhyavasini (daughter of Yashoda-Nanda). Goddess Vindhyavasini is believed to be the instant bestower of benediction. Vindhyavasini Devi Temple is situated 8 km from Mirzapur, on the banks of the holy river Ganga. It is one of the most revered Siddhapeeths of the presiding deity, Vindhyavasini Devi. The temple is visited by a large number of people daily. Big congregations are held during Navratras in Chaitra (April) and Ashwin (October) months. Kajali competitions are held in the month of Jyestha (June). The temple is situated just 2 km from the Kali Khoh. Currently, the whole Vindhyavasini temple complex is being renovated at a big level in the name of Government controlled project 'Vindhya Corridor'. Trikona Parikrama There are several temples of other deities in the vicinity, the most famous ones being Ashtabhuja Devi Temple and Kalikhoh Temple. There is parikrama (circumambulation) which constitutes: Maa Vindhyavasini Devi Temple, dedicated to Goddess Yogmaya (Durga). Kali Khoh Temple, in form of ancient cave dedicated to Goddess Maha Kali (6 km from Vindhyavasini temple) Here, the deity represents an incarnation of Hindu Goddess Durga, for killing demon Raktabeeja. Ashtabhuja Temple, dedicated to Goddess Maha Saraswati (on a hillock, 8 km from Vindhyavasini Temple). Important Places in Trikona Parikrama Kankali Devi temple, dedicated to Maa Kali in the form of a skeleton, as described in the 11th chapter of Durgasaptashati (Markandeya Puran) Shiv Samooh Awadhoot Ashram, a centre point (Bindu) of naturally formed Shri Chakra, Near Gerua Talab. The place where Maharishi Lalbhatta Maharaj attained Nirvikalpa samadhi. Awadhoot Kripanandnath continued this lineage. Samooh celebrates its foundation day on the pious occasion of Basant Panchmi every year. are organised by smooth on different occasions at this place. Demographics As per provisional data of 2011 census, Mirzapur-cum-Vindyachal urban agglomeration had a population of 245,817, out of which males were 131,534 and