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The actual shrine at Machail village is also swayambhu which has one pindi and three idols of Mahakali (Mindal), Mahalakshmi (Machail) and Mahasaraswati (Chitto Mata), which are considered to vibrate their jewellery by itself without any air or shock. The idols' eyes are closed in Dhyan mudra. Many pilgrims have experienced idols opening or flicking their eyes.{{cn|date=July 2020}} | The actual shrine at Machail village is also swayambhu which has one pindi and three idols of Mahakali (Mindal), Mahalakshmi (Machail) and Mahasaraswati (Chitto Mata), which are considered to vibrate their jewellery by itself without any air or shock. The idols' eyes are closed in Dhyan mudra. Many pilgrims have experienced idols opening or flicking their eyes.{{cn|date=July 2020}} | ||
The temple's history is entwined with the conquests of [[Zorawar Singh Kahluria]], who in 1834 sought blessings of Machelmata, before crossing the mountains and [[Suru River (Indus)]], with 5000 men for vanquishing an army of local Botis of [[Ladakh]]. He became a faithful devotee after the successful mission.<ref>[http://photos.jammuredefine.in/kishtwar/machail-yatra-paddar/ Machail Yatra, Paddar (मचैल यात्रा,पाडर)] </ref> | The temple's history is entwined with the conquests of [[Zorawar Singh Kahluria]], who in 1834 sought blessings of Machelmata, before crossing the mountains and [[Suru River (Indus)]], with 5000 men for vanquishing an army of local Botis of [[Ladakh]]. He became a faithful devotee after the successful mission.<ref>[http://photos.jammuredefine.in/kishtwar/machail-yatra-paddar/ Machail Yatra, Paddar (मचैल यात्रा,पाडर)]</ref> | ||
The shrine was visited in 1981 by Thakur Kulveer Singh of [[Bhaderwah]], Jammu region. From 1987 onwards, Thakur Kulveer SIngh started 'Chhadi Yatra' (holy mace) that happens every year and thousands of people visit the shrine every year during 'Chhadi Yatra', which starts from Chinote in [[Bhaderwah]] to Machail in Paddar.<ref name=":0" /> | The shrine was visited in 1981 by Thakur Kulveer Singh of [[Bhaderwah]], Jammu region. From 1987 onwards, Thakur Kulveer SIngh started 'Chhadi Yatra' (holy mace) that happens every year and thousands of people visit the shrine every year during 'Chhadi Yatra', which starts from Chinote in [[Bhaderwah]] to Machail in Paddar.<ref name=":0" /> | ||