India is called the country of temples where one or the other temple will be found on every street. Each temple has its own specialty and mythological significance for which it is known. Many temples in the country are known for their miracles, while many are known for their grandeur and architecture. But today in this episode we are going to tell you about some such temples which are known to open only once a year. Yes, there are many temples in the country whose kapat means the doors of the temple open only once a year. So let's know about these temples...

Nagchandreshwar Temple, Ujjain
The doors of this temple dedicated to the serpent god open only once a year on the day of Nag Panchami. During this time devotees throng the temple in large numbers and pray for the fulfillment of their wishes. There is a story behind the opening of the doors of the temple once a year, it is said that a serpent named Takshak performed penance for Lord Shiva, and Lord Shiva was pleased and granted Takshak the boon of immortality. After that Takshak went to the Mahakal forest for meditation so that no one disturbs him during meditation, in such a situation it is a practice for years that he is available for darshan only on the day of Nagpanchami, the idol installed in the temple is called Takshak (serpent deity). is worshiped as

Rani Pokhri Temple
Rani Pokhari, located in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, means the queen's pond. It is said that the doors of this temple open only on the fifth day of Diwali in a year. These temples are situated right in the middle of the pond and here also devotees reach in large numbers. By making his abode here, Lord Shiva did the work of saving people from diseases and evil spirits. Since then this temple has become a symbol of immense faith and belief. This temple is situated on Ranipokharigrant Bhogpur road, about 12 km from Rishikesh tehsil headquarter.

Mangala Devi Temple
The doors of this temple located in Mangalore city of Karnataka also open only once a year. This temple is located at a place called Bolara in Mangalore. Special pujas are organized here during Navratri. It is opened only once a year in May on the occasion of Chitrapurnami. It is a 1000-year-old temple made of huge pieces of granite, situated at an altitude of 1337 meters above sea level. On the ninth day of the Navaratri festival, a grand procession, the Rathotsava, is organized in which the deity is taken on a grand chariot. The people believe that good times come by praying in the Mangaladevi temple. Ganeshotsav is also celebrated on a large scale in this temple.

Hasanamba Temple
This temple present in Karnataka is dedicated to Amba Devi. The doors of this temple are also open only during Diwali. It is said that this temple was built in the 12th century. Hasanamba Temple is believed to be a place of miracles. It is said that the lamps that are lit here keep burning throughout the year and the offerings made to the goddess remain fresh till the next year. The temple is open to the public only a few days a year. The doors of the temple open at the time of Diwali. The temple has an image of Ravana with nine heads instead of 10, playing the Veena.

Eklingeshwar Mahadev Temple
This religious place is located in Jaipur, Rajasthan, whose doors open only once a year on the day of Shivratri. Devotees wait for the opening of this temple and on this day there is a long queue for darshan. Eklingeshwar Mahadev is first worshiped on Shivratri by the royal family of Jaipur. As long as the former Rajmata Gayatri Devi was alive, she used to first anoint the Shivling in this temple and then the devotees from far and wide along with the city of Jaipur used to worship Lord Shiva. This temple is still considered under the jurisdiction of the royal family and opens to the common people only on Shivratri.

Banshi Narayan Temple
Banshi Narayan Temple is located in Chamoli, Uttarakhand. This temple is very popular. Devotees are not able to visit this temple throughout the year, as it remains closed throughout the year. However, the doors of the temple are open only for 12 hours on special days. The day the doors of the temple open, there is a crowd of devotees. People offer prayers here on this day and seek the blessings of Lord Banshi Narayan. Vanshinarayan Temple is situated at a distance of about 12 km from Urgam Valley. Located in Kalgoth village, this temple built in Katyur style enshrines the four-armed idol of Lord Narayan. Regarding the ten feet high Vanshinarayan Temple, it is believed that Vishnu, who was the gatekeeper of King Bali, first appeared at this place after his liberation from the Vamana avatar.