Nartiang Monoliths and Durga Templeनर्तियांग मोनोलिथ
Giant stone monoliths of the Jaintia kings and a Shakti Peeth temple.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereWest Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya
Jaintia and the border
Jaintia and the border
Best time to visit1 October to 31 May
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Height1300 m above sea level
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyJowai, Shillong
EntryFree
About Nartiang Monoliths and Durga Temple
A site of one of the largest groups of monoliths in the world, put up by the Jaintia kings and their families in the old capital of the Jaintia kingdom. The tallest stone stands around 8 metres high. The Nartiang Durga temple nearby is one of the Shakti Peeths, believed to be where the left thigh of Sati fell, and Durga Puja is celebrated here with a special local tradition. Jowai is the nearest town.
What to see and do
- Tall monoliths of the Jaintia kings
- Durga temple, a Shakti Peeth
- Durga Puja in October
- Old Jaintia capital
- Jowai nearby
Part of Garo, Khasi and Jaintia Hills.
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