Chauharjan Devi Temple

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Chauharjan (Barahi) Devi Temple

Chauharjan Devi Temple also known as Barahi Devi Temple is a Hindu (Sanatan Religion) temple of mother goddess Barahi or Chauharjan Devi, located in village Chauharjan Parasrampur in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh. The temple is located on the holy bank of river Sai. [1]

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  1. Yadav, Hridai Ram (2009). Village Development Planning. Concept Publishing. p. 83. ISBN   9788172681876.