Location
Nartiang also boasts of an ancient temple named Nartiang Durga Temple which is a Shakti Peeth. It was built in the 16th century by a Jaintia king who was greatly influenced by Hinduism. The priests at the temple claim to be the 28th generation of their ancestors. The temple is located on the top of a hill overlooking the river Myndu. The ritual of human sacrifice was prevalent in the temple till the 19th century. The 'Boli Garbha' is the sacrificial place in the basement of the temple. Earlier, this place was connected to the river Myndu through a steep tunnel. It is said that after the sacrifice the head used to roll down into the river.