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Why Are Devotees Taking ‘Darshan’ Of A Goat At Himachal’s Jogni Mata Temple?

The Modern Himachal (@themodernhp) shared a video of a goat at Jogni Mata Temple in Jhiri, Himachal Pradesh. The animal has reportedly caught the attention of locals and devotees with its unusual routine.

by Priyanshi Shah
Why Are Devotees Taking ‘Darshan’ Of A Goat At Himachal’s Jogni Mata Temple?
Cover Image Courtesy: X/ @themodernhp

Around temples, we often see unusual things happening that leave us thinking. We have often seen videos or experienced that while climbing hilly mountains for darshan, there is always a dog ahead of us that keeps vanishing and appearing. Now, a video is going viral from the Jogni Mata Temple in Jhiri, where a goat has reportedly been appearing at the same spot for nearly three months. Read to know more! 

Video Shows Goat Appearing At Same Spot At Jogni Mata Temple

The Modern Himachal (@themodernhp) took to its social media handle to share a video of the mystery goat at Jogni Mata Temple in Jhiri, Himachal Pradesh. The goat has reportedly been appearing at the same spot for the past three months. Locals have also confirmed that they have seen the animal at the same location during this period.

There is a routine that this goat follows. As per the locals, the goat appears near the temple after 7 pm and stays there through the night. They claim that it returns to the same spot around 5 am. Some locals also mentioned that the goat keeps moving around the temple premises and circles the area.

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Goat Vanishes When Approached

Many locals have witnessed different patterns of the goat. Some says tat the goat leaves the temple area at night to eat grass and fodder, then returns to the temple. However, others claim that the goat does not eat grass at all. Many people who are visiting the temple have noticed this goat. 

But here’s a twist! As per the locals, several people have spotted the goat from the road, and some even tried to take it away from around the temple. But as soon as they got closer, the goat vanished. Locals say it vanished “in the blink of an eye,” leaving everyone surprised. This unusual claim has made some people believe that there could be something miraculous about the goat’s mysterious appearances. 

What are your thoughts on this? Tell us in the comments below!

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Cover Image Courtesy: X/ @themodernhp

FAQs

When mystery goat appears at Jogni Mata Temple in Himachal Pradesh?

The mystery goat appears near the Jogni Mata Temple after 7 pm and stays there through the night, returning to the same spot around 5 am.

What happens when people approaches goat at Jogni Mata Temple in Himachal Pradesh?

Locals claim that when people approach the goat, it suddenly vanishes “in the blink of an eye.”

Where is Jogni Mata temple in Himachal Pradesh located?

Jogni Mata Temple is located in Jhiri, Himachal Pradesh.

Priyanshi Shah

Hot chocolate, books, and rom-com movies are what keep Priyanshi going. When she’s not working, you’ll find her either enjoying hot chocolate or going for a ride.

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First Published: August 10, 2026 11:56 AM