By Kamal Gawri – September 2006
History Has been Made!
The Ashamai temple located in central Kabul at the foothill of a Mountain referred to as Koh-i-Asamai (Asamai Mountain). The hill is named Ashamai after Asha, it is believed that the Goddess of hope is present on the hilltop. There is a Diya (Jyot/fire) which has been burning uninterrupted for over 4,000 years at the Ashamai temple located at the foothill of the Asamai Mountain. The Temple and the Diya have survived many conflicts and wars for several decades; this is evidence itself that the Goddess of Hope is present at this auspicious location.
To celebrate and give honour to the Goddess of Hope, Afghan Hindus and Muslim brothers and sisters have gathered to celebrate the inauguration of the newly built temple at the top of the Asamai Mountain in Kabul, Afghanistan. Attached are pictures from the inauguration of the HILL TOP Ashamai Mandir in early 2006. This Mandir belongs to the Afghan Hindus of Afghanistan and is located on one of the highest points in Kabul City. Founder of Bayat Foundation – Mr. Ehsan Bayat donated the construction of the Hill Top Ashamai Mandir. Afghan Hindus share strong feelings and values for their country and are praying for hope that Afghanistan continues to prosper. It is a miracle to see Asamai Mandir at the Hilltop – come experience for yourself.
Every time I visit Asamai Mandir, I feel so much peace and very close to God. I came here approximately a year ago to see my country and to help out the Afghans. The soil of my Motherland is so powerful that I cannot let go!
Dear Kamal Gawri, Thank you so much of publishing such a news if the Ashamayi Devi mandir have existed not affected from all conflicts for more than 4000 years I hope it will continue, A new era will start for the Afgan Hindu & Sikh to flourish there in the Viscinity of this old temple. all my gratitude to well wishers of the temple in Kabul, Ghandhar, Gazani, Kundus etc. Ohm Namsivaya.
Hi Kamal,
I had an opportunity to visit the temple yesterday and was so glad to see it. Since than I was searching for more information and I came across this article. Thank you very much for the info.
Mukesh
Ohm Namasivaya,
Dear Mukesh describe about the temple as much you can.
Ohm Namasivaya,
Dear Mukesh, It is Kamal Gawri knows the detail and some you tubes available search “TV9 afgan hindu”
Thank you so much
Ohm Namasivaya,
Dear Bhaktha The Akhanda Jyothi of Ashamayi Devi mandir is still continuing as it was 4000 yers before regardless of all the invasions and attack, so the mandir is powerfull.
maine kabhi nahi socha ki afganistan me aisa mandir bhi hoga
thank,s to show it
It is a new learning for me and we should spread this message across.
I surnames “DHARADEV” being one of the descendant of most renowned Hindu shahiya or say Brahman shahiya dynasty kings, yet not visited but have a most value in my life of ashamai mata and Kabul.
Aum Namasivaya! Ma Bhagawathy Jai!
Dear Bharathji thank you for realisation. But you realised the oldest knowledge as new knowledge. Because the if you able to understand Asamayi Bhagawathy a little you shall be surprised, Then you can travel the oldest knowledge of Hindu Shaktheya cult. I hope you will take this seriouslly.
I want know about the present hindus of Afganistan.
The Aryana where the Vedic river Kubha flows, besides to that at the foothill of Meru Asamayi the sanctum sanctorum of Maheswari Bhagawathy Asamayi devi’s abode, Dear Bhaktha don’t ignore the call of Bhagawathy! Ma has started dynamism of her presence all over the world. Ma created the Shaktheyas and it is vivid as you see the history of Kabul, Kandahar & Peshawar. Still you can see Ashamayi road & Ashamayi gate etc. please join with Ma!
How, Hindus and Sikhs from India go to ASHAMAI MANDIR for worship. My suggestion for that connect this mandir with famous mandir of India like mata mandir in Jammu or Hanuman mandir in Patna. Also connect other mandirs of Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afganistan.
Happy Navarathri Wishes to All! Let the Akhanda Jyothi of Maa Bhagawathy Asamayi Devi to bless all.
The gracious fame of Maa Bhagawathy Aasamai cannot be described in words; one could understand it only when they go through all the abodes of Maa Bhagawathy Aasamai all over the world, all are the lamp litten from one source! So how powerful that source is! Those who celebrate Navarathri all over the world don’t forget to pray for the source of Akhanda Jyothi of Maa Bhagawathy Aasamai Devi.
There are 2 old Maa Bhagawathy Asamai Devi Temple one is the original source and of around 5000 years old, other is comparatively less and closed for ever. Now the Radiant power of Maa Bhagawathy Aasamai has grown to such an extent. Therefore now you can think rationally the power of the source of Maa Bhagawathy Aasamai is! So in the auspicious time Navarathri, let all of you do your Pranams to the source.
Asamai ki jai ho…
Please, post some pictures of Hindu people living in Afghanistan.
I too intending to conduct pilgrimage to Asamai temple. I am residing in Mumbai. If any organisation arranging pilgrimage to Asamai, I am sure join that organisation so my pilgrimage will be successful.