Ancient Mathiya Mata Temple in Sultanpur: A Ramayana-Era Marvel Submerged in Earth
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News18•01-02-2026, 14:00
Ancient Mathiya Mata Temple in Sultanpur: A Ramayana-Era Marvel Submerged in Earth
- •Mathiya Dham in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, is a thousands-of-years-old temple with one of its three levels submerged due to a natural disaster.
- •Local historian Amarendra Nath Dwivedi suggests the temple dates back to the Ramayana period, built when Sultanpur was known as Kushbhavanpur.
- •The temple's unique architecture features thick walls of Lakhuri bricks and a narrow passage to access the second level, which is still visible.
- •Located in Nizampatti village, 3 km from Sultanpur city, on the southern bank of the Gomti River, offering a peaceful spiritual experience.
- •Devotees worship Mathiya Mata, believing sincere wishes are fulfilled; grand bhandaras are held twice a year, and laddoo-batasha are offered as prasad.
Why It Matters: Mathiya Dham in Sultanpur is an ancient, partially submerged temple with deep roots in Ramayana-era history and strong local faith.
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