Showing posts with label temple. Show all posts
Showing posts with label temple. Show all posts
Balaji Temple @ Chilkur
Balaji Temple at Chilkur commonly called Chilkur Balaji Temple is popularly also known as the VISA temple. The temple is located on the banks of Osman Sagar. It is located about 15 kms from Hyderabad and can be reached by taking the second Exit from Nehru Outer Ring Road to Vikarabad. This road has tolls.
It is believed that devotees who are having trouble getting VISA fulfills their wishes after having taken 100 rounds of the temple. One can see hundreds of devotees everyday taking rounds with the papers. This is the strangest part here. I have never heard this anywhere else in India and did not believe until I saw this.
This temple does not accept any money, does not have a hundi from the devotees. Unlike all other temples in South India, there is no green channel for darshan or privileges for VVIP's.
It is believed that devotees who are having trouble getting VISA fulfills their wishes after having taken 100 rounds of the temple. One can see hundreds of devotees everyday taking rounds with the papers. This is the strangest part here. I have never heard this anywhere else in India and did not believe until I saw this.
This temple does not accept any money, does not have a hundi from the devotees. Unlike all other temples in South India, there is no green channel for darshan or privileges for VVIP's.
Coconut and other pooja items are available outside the temple area. AP Tourism have set up a hotel facility for non-local tourists as well.
Nearby the temple there is also a Gurukul ashram which is worth visiting.
Srisailam - Devasthanam
Srisailam is a holy town, situated in Nallamala Hills of Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located on the banks of River Krishna, about 232 km south of Hyderabad. This is also one of the most frequent visit places for the wanderlust people staying in Hyderabad since there are several other places to visit nearby Srisailam which is of special mention. This travelogue is mainly to highlight those places.
The greenery along the road to Srisailam gives a relief from the tiring daily life and makes us feel refreshed.
About 100 kms from Hyderabad you will cross the Dindi dam and reservoir. One should definitely stop by this and enjoy the breeze standing on the Reservoir wall. We spent some time here and ultimately quite reluctantly went back to drive for the rest part of the journey.
Little after, we could see that the Nallamala forest area had started. You have to enter your vehicle details at the Forest Check Post. Beyond this you will not be allowed to enter after 6 PM and before 6 AM. This forest is said to be the home of tigers, deers and many species of rare birds. If time permits, you can have a jungle safari. Forest Department has Safari Jeeps and they provide an hour's trip inside the forest. We had it planned for our return journey.
The last part of the journey includes the climb through the ghat road on the Nallamala hill ranges with the meandering Krishna River by the side. Srisailam is at a height of 1500ft above sea level. About 10 kms approx from Srisailam, we crossed the Srisailam Dam or Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy Dam, which is a multipurpose dam built across River Krishna to caters to the irrigation and power needs of the state. Most parts of the year one will not be able to see water flowing from the gates. However, during the rainy season, the view is astounding with the water flowing from the gates; Even the water sprinkles out to the road. I have heard from many that the mist created by the sprinkles creates a rainbow during the heavy monsoon season.
Before entering Srisailam, SAKSHI GANAPATHI is small shrine located about 3 Kms from Srisailam and is one of the sacred spots frequented by pilgrims. The traditional belief is that the Ganapathi in this temple keeps regular account of all the pilgrims to tender Sakshyam (evidence) of their visit to this Kshetram and so named as Sakshi Ganapathi.
The main attraction of Srisailam is the Bhramaramba Mallikarjunaswamy Temple which is dedicated to Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy (a form of Shiva) and Devi Bhramaramba (a form of Parvathi) and it is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga temples dedicated to Lord Shiva.
This is the main attraction for the local people who often visit the place for different reasons be it Darshanam, Abhishekam, Homam or different other Pujas.
For pilgrims, places like Paladhara, Panchadara are must visit. There are other places like Sikharam, 8 Km from the main temple at a height of 2830 feet above the mean sea level. It is the highest peak of Srisailam Hills. This place give a panoramic view of the entire temple complex of Srisailam including the meandering river Krishna.
In order to go to PatalaGanga, you can take the steps to the river or take ropeway till half the way. Boats for Dam trip can be taken from here. We had a small half an hour ride towards the dam. You can also try the Coracle boat made of bamboo. AP tourism also has boats from the same place to Akkamahadevi Caves. This starts at around 11 AM every morning and there is only 1 trip a day.
Round trip for Akkamahadevi caves takes around 5 hours including halt. These caves are about 16 kms away from Srisailam. Surrounded by dense trees, it is said that this cave is naturally formed. To reach the cave, you will have to climb few hundred meters which can be slippery during the rainy season. The cave have a naturally formally Shivling nearly 200 meters inside. The cave is filled with bats and dark. Candles were lit to make our way to the Shivling. Overall, it was a good and adventurous trip.
Yet, another place without which the trip would not be complete is the Mallela Theertham falls. Mallela Theertham is a waterfall in the middle of the dense forest,50 km before Srisailam, take a turn to the destination and drive on a bumpy, muddy road which is unmotorable during the rainy season and around 250 steps down the valley to the waterfall.
Will wait till the next visit...
The greenery along the road to Srisailam gives a relief from the tiring daily life and makes us feel refreshed.
About 100 kms from Hyderabad you will cross the Dindi dam and reservoir. One should definitely stop by this and enjoy the breeze standing on the Reservoir wall. We spent some time here and ultimately quite reluctantly went back to drive for the rest part of the journey.
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| Dindi Reservoir |
Little after, we could see that the Nallamala forest area had started. You have to enter your vehicle details at the Forest Check Post. Beyond this you will not be allowed to enter after 6 PM and before 6 AM. This forest is said to be the home of tigers, deers and many species of rare birds. If time permits, you can have a jungle safari. Forest Department has Safari Jeeps and they provide an hour's trip inside the forest. We had it planned for our return journey.
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| Srisailam Forest |
The last part of the journey includes the climb through the ghat road on the Nallamala hill ranges with the meandering Krishna River by the side. Srisailam is at a height of 1500ft above sea level. About 10 kms approx from Srisailam, we crossed the Srisailam Dam or Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy Dam, which is a multipurpose dam built across River Krishna to caters to the irrigation and power needs of the state. Most parts of the year one will not be able to see water flowing from the gates. However, during the rainy season, the view is astounding with the water flowing from the gates; Even the water sprinkles out to the road. I have heard from many that the mist created by the sprinkles creates a rainbow during the heavy monsoon season.
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| Srisailam Dam |
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| Another View of the Dam |
Before entering Srisailam, SAKSHI GANAPATHI is small shrine located about 3 Kms from Srisailam and is one of the sacred spots frequented by pilgrims. The traditional belief is that the Ganapathi in this temple keeps regular account of all the pilgrims to tender Sakshyam (evidence) of their visit to this Kshetram and so named as Sakshi Ganapathi.
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| Krishna River |
The main attraction of Srisailam is the Bhramaramba Mallikarjunaswamy Temple which is dedicated to Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy (a form of Shiva) and Devi Bhramaramba (a form of Parvathi) and it is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga temples dedicated to Lord Shiva.
This is the main attraction for the local people who often visit the place for different reasons be it Darshanam, Abhishekam, Homam or different other Pujas.
In order to go to PatalaGanga, you can take the steps to the river or take ropeway till half the way. Boats for Dam trip can be taken from here. We had a small half an hour ride towards the dam. You can also try the Coracle boat made of bamboo. AP tourism also has boats from the same place to Akkamahadevi Caves. This starts at around 11 AM every morning and there is only 1 trip a day.
Round trip for Akkamahadevi caves takes around 5 hours including halt. These caves are about 16 kms away from Srisailam. Surrounded by dense trees, it is said that this cave is naturally formed. To reach the cave, you will have to climb few hundred meters which can be slippery during the rainy season. The cave have a naturally formally Shivling nearly 200 meters inside. The cave is filled with bats and dark. Candles were lit to make our way to the Shivling. Overall, it was a good and adventurous trip.
Yet, another place without which the trip would not be complete is the Mallela Theertham falls. Mallela Theertham is a waterfall in the middle of the dense forest,50 km before Srisailam, take a turn to the destination and drive on a bumpy, muddy road which is unmotorable during the rainy season and around 250 steps down the valley to the waterfall.
Will wait till the next visit...
Tarapith
Tarapith is a small temple town near Rampurhat in Birbhum district of West Bengal. This Hindu temple is dedicated to goddess Tara, a fearsome Tantric aspect of the Hindu Divine Mother. It is considered to be another form of Kali. It is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. It is believed that the eyeball of Sati fell down at Tarapith. In Bengali, the eye ball is called 'Tara' and that is why the name of the village was changed from the earlier Chandipur to Tarapith.
Around 265 kms from Calcutta, Tarapith is situated on the banks of the north flowing Dwarka river. The cremation grounds (Shamshan as it is commonly called) are situated on the sides of the river. Previously light was not allowed inside the cremation areas. But nowadays, you can find candles light here and there inside the area. In case, one wishes to go inside the area, they have to leave their shoes outside the cremation ground. If you do not have a fear of ghosts, you can very well experience the peacefulness inside the cremation grounds during night\midnight.
The original form of the goddess (Adi roop) can be seen once everyday. This is covered with the idol/image which we normally see. The temple road has many small or medium stalls which helps pilgrims to offer pujas and buy puja materials. But be careful, as many other temple, there can be fraud people misguiding you.
Places to Stay:
There are numerous hotels and lodges in and around the temple road. There is nothing luxurious as this is a pilgrimage center and all of these cater to the basic needs. There are plenty of moderate eating houses serving standard Bengali meals.
How to reach:
Reaching Tarapith is not very difficult.Rampurhat is the nearest station. One can take any train to Rampurhat and then take a cycle rikshaw or bus to reach Tarapith. Tarapith is around 6 kms from Rampurhat.
Tarapith is also famous for Bamakhepa known as the 'mad saint', who worshipped in the temple and resided in the cremation grounds as a mendicant and practised and perfected Yoga and the Tantric art. Bama Khepa dedicated his entire life to the worship of mother Tara. His ashram is also located close to the temple.
Places Nearby:
There are few other places which one can add to their travel bag during the same visit like Bakreshwar hotwater spring, Massanjore Dam etc.
Around 265 kms from Calcutta, Tarapith is situated on the banks of the north flowing Dwarka river. The cremation grounds (Shamshan as it is commonly called) are situated on the sides of the river. Previously light was not allowed inside the cremation areas. But nowadays, you can find candles light here and there inside the area. In case, one wishes to go inside the area, they have to leave their shoes outside the cremation ground. If you do not have a fear of ghosts, you can very well experience the peacefulness inside the cremation grounds during night\midnight.
The original form of the goddess (Adi roop) can be seen once everyday. This is covered with the idol/image which we normally see. The temple road has many small or medium stalls which helps pilgrims to offer pujas and buy puja materials. But be careful, as many other temple, there can be fraud people misguiding you.
Places to Stay:
There are numerous hotels and lodges in and around the temple road. There is nothing luxurious as this is a pilgrimage center and all of these cater to the basic needs. There are plenty of moderate eating houses serving standard Bengali meals.
How to reach:
Reaching Tarapith is not very difficult.Rampurhat is the nearest station. One can take any train to Rampurhat and then take a cycle rikshaw or bus to reach Tarapith. Tarapith is around 6 kms from Rampurhat.
Tarapith is also famous for Bamakhepa known as the 'mad saint', who worshipped in the temple and resided in the cremation grounds as a mendicant and practised and perfected Yoga and the Tantric art. Bama Khepa dedicated his entire life to the worship of mother Tara. His ashram is also located close to the temple.
Places Nearby:
There are few other places which one can add to their travel bag during the same visit like Bakreshwar hotwater spring, Massanjore Dam etc.
Serampore - My Hometown
Serampore is a town in Hooghly district in West Bengal. It is around 25 kms from Kolkata. It is a pre-colonial town on the right bank of the Hoogli River. It was part of Danish India under the name Frederiksnagore from 1755 to 1845.
Serampore being a town considered to older than Kolkata mainly comprises of 4 villages - Mahesh, Ballavpore, Chatra and Serampore. Among the many places, the main attraction is the Serampore College. This was founded by William Carey. For the department of theology it is considered to be a deemed University. The college is affiliated to the Senate of Serampore College (University). Several theological colleges and seminaries all over India including Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are affiliated to the Senate of Serampore College (University).
Carey Museum and Carey House is also an attraction. The Carey Museum and Library at Serampore give a glimpse of early printing in Indian languages. The library collection was compiled in 1818 by Rev William Carey with his associates J Marshman and W Ward. The library preserves rare specimen of early printing in various Indian and Asian scripts from India and overseas. Another attraction are the manuscript copies of Hindu scriptures like the Vedas and the Upanishads, done on Carey's request. The personal belongings of Carey such as his table, chairs and pulpit are also preserved here. This facility is open all day on weekdays, free of charge.
Carey made an outstanding contribution by founding the Serampore Mission Press in 1800 where the wooden Bangla types made by Panchanan Karmakar were installed. The first newspaper published in an Indian language was the Samachar Darpan in Bengali. The first issue of this daily was published from this Serampore Mission Press on May 23, 1818.
Other than missionary establishment, there are several Hindu temples which needs special mention. Radhaballav Mandir in Ballabhpur (18th century) is one of them. During the festivals of Sri Krishna (like Rash Yatra, Dolyatra, Jhulan Yatra, etc), the mandir gets decorated with different colors and lights. Small fair is also set up in the adjacent area.
Mahesh is famous for its Rath Yatra. The Rathajatra of Mahesh is the second oldest chariot festival in India (after Rath Yatra at Puri) and oldest in Bengal. The ceremony is organized by the patrons of Jagannath temple. The 45 feet Ratha has 10 wheels and 9 churas. A big fair is set up at the time of the festival and continues for 1 month.
Among the other temples which deserve special mention is the temple of Gauranga in Chatra dating back to the 16th century. Sashan Kali Mandir also deserve special mention. It is considered to be an enormous deity and people from far away places comes here during Kali Puja (Diwali) festival to visit here.
Last by not the least, the soothing winds blowing by the river side during the evening freshens up our minds and inspite of the tiring works makes us feel better.
With all the history and present, I feel proud to be born in Serampore.
Serampore being a town considered to older than Kolkata mainly comprises of 4 villages - Mahesh, Ballavpore, Chatra and Serampore. Among the many places, the main attraction is the Serampore College. This was founded by William Carey. For the department of theology it is considered to be a deemed University. The college is affiliated to the Senate of Serampore College (University). Several theological colleges and seminaries all over India including Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are affiliated to the Senate of Serampore College (University).
Carey Museum and Carey House is also an attraction. The Carey Museum and Library at Serampore give a glimpse of early printing in Indian languages. The library collection was compiled in 1818 by Rev William Carey with his associates J Marshman and W Ward. The library preserves rare specimen of early printing in various Indian and Asian scripts from India and overseas. Another attraction are the manuscript copies of Hindu scriptures like the Vedas and the Upanishads, done on Carey's request. The personal belongings of Carey such as his table, chairs and pulpit are also preserved here. This facility is open all day on weekdays, free of charge.
Carey made an outstanding contribution by founding the Serampore Mission Press in 1800 where the wooden Bangla types made by Panchanan Karmakar were installed. The first newspaper published in an Indian language was the Samachar Darpan in Bengali. The first issue of this daily was published from this Serampore Mission Press on May 23, 1818.
Other than missionary establishment, there are several Hindu temples which needs special mention. Radhaballav Mandir in Ballabhpur (18th century) is one of them. During the festivals of Sri Krishna (like Rash Yatra, Dolyatra, Jhulan Yatra, etc), the mandir gets decorated with different colors and lights. Small fair is also set up in the adjacent area.
Mahesh is famous for its Rath Yatra. The Rathajatra of Mahesh is the second oldest chariot festival in India (after Rath Yatra at Puri) and oldest in Bengal. The ceremony is organized by the patrons of Jagannath temple. The 45 feet Ratha has 10 wheels and 9 churas. A big fair is set up at the time of the festival and continues for 1 month.
Among the other temples which deserve special mention is the temple of Gauranga in Chatra dating back to the 16th century. Sashan Kali Mandir also deserve special mention. It is considered to be an enormous deity and people from far away places comes here during Kali Puja (Diwali) festival to visit here.
Last by not the least, the soothing winds blowing by the river side during the evening freshens up our minds and inspite of the tiring works makes us feel better.
With all the history and present, I feel proud to be born in Serampore.
Bansberia - Hangsheswari Mandir
Hangseshwari Temple is situated at Bansberia, which is 47 km north of Kolkata in West Bengal. The main deity is the blue neem-wood idol of the four-armed goddess Hanseswari, a manifestation of Goddess Kali.
Near to this temple there are also two other important temple named Ananta Basudeba Temple, which is decorated with very rich teracotta pointed plates and Swanbhaba Kali Temple built by Nrisinhadeb. The five-storied Hangseshwari temple is built in a unique architectural style, comprising thirteen lotus bud-shaped minars and inner layout following human anatomy. The construction of the temple was started by Raja Nrisinhadeb Roy Mahasay and was completed by his wife, Rani Sankari in 1814.
The ruins of Dattaroy Palace are situated next to the temple and all that remain of the structure are the broken walls and fragments of arches.
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Near to this temple there are also two other important temple named Ananta Basudeba Temple, which is decorated with very rich teracotta pointed plates and Swanbhaba Kali Temple built by Nrisinhadeb. The five-storied Hangseshwari temple is built in a unique architectural style, comprising thirteen lotus bud-shaped minars and inner layout following human anatomy. The construction of the temple was started by Raja Nrisinhadeb Roy Mahasay and was completed by his wife, Rani Sankari in 1814.
The ruins of Dattaroy Palace are situated next to the temple and all that remain of the structure are the broken walls and fragments of arches.
Ghatshila
Ghatshila is a town in East Singhbhum district of Jharkhand, India. The city is located on the banks of River Subarnarekha (meaning golden streak). It has been a popular place frequently visited by people from West Bengal, who have been going there for a change of place and climate as a weekend break.
Reaching Ghatshila is not a big problem. It is a railway station on the Kharagpur-Tatanagar stretch of Howrah-Mumbai track, 215 km from Howrah. The famous trains people prefer are Steel Express (Go @Morning) and Ispat Express (Return @Evening). There are also many local passenger trains connecting Jamshedpur and Kharagpur with Ghatshila. It is also well connected by Roadways.
Out of all the other places to visit in Ghatshila, sitting in the evening at the banks of Subarnarekha is a wounderful experience by itself. One can also cross the river by the local motor boat to the other side to enjoy the evening. You will be able to see the local people prepare "Hariya" - local drink made of Rice.
The noted Bengali writer Bibhuti Bhusan Bandopadhyay of Pather Panchali fame was a resident of the city. So for some house of Bibhuti Bhusan is an attraction.
Other than the banks of Subarnarekha people also like to spend their evening on the Phuldungri Hill.
It is true to be called a hillock rather than a Hill. One can enjoy the scenic beauty of Ghatshila from the Hill. Other places of attraction includes Rankani Temple in both Jadugora and Ghatsila.Reaching Ghatshila is not a big problem. It is a railway station on the Kharagpur-Tatanagar stretch of Howrah-Mumbai track, 215 km from Howrah. The famous trains people prefer are Steel Express (Go @Morning) and Ispat Express (Return @Evening). There are also many local passenger trains connecting Jamshedpur and Kharagpur with Ghatshila. It is also well connected by Roadways.
Out of all the other places to visit in Ghatshila, sitting in the evening at the banks of Subarnarekha is a wounderful experience by itself. One can also cross the river by the local motor boat to the other side to enjoy the evening. You will be able to see the local people prepare "Hariya" - local drink made of Rice.
The noted Bengali writer Bibhuti Bhusan Bandopadhyay of Pather Panchali fame was a resident of the city. So for some house of Bibhuti Bhusan is an attraction.
Other than the banks of Subarnarekha people also like to spend their evening on the Phuldungri Hill.
We took an auto and set out in the morning to cover the areas to the north of Ghatshila. Burudih Lake and Dam is located 6 km to the north. It is a natural reservoir and a good picnic spot. The scenic beauty is amazing. Boating can also be done in the lake water, but be careful not to go beyond the flags posted or you might be stuck in the boulder under the water. We also overlooked the flags and got stuck at one; thankfully we could back-paddle and come out of the boulder. One side of the Dam is covered with small hills. We could not resist to climb a part of the hill but since we had a lot in store for us, we decided to come down and carry on with the rest of the trip.
We set out further north travelling through the slopes of the hills to Dharagiri. It is located 10 km north of Ghatshila. The Dharagiri Falls is 20 feet high. One can try a hand of rock climbing at the sides of the waterfall, but be careful not to fall from the steep sides. We loved the place more than Burudih and spent more than an hour relaxing besides the waterfall just to cool ourselves after the tiring climb. By the time it was noon and we had a wonderful lunch at a roadside Dhabba. While returing from Dharagiri, our auto driver took us to the Galudih Barraige which was about 8 kms from Ghatshila. Galudih means 'Smell of Nature'. This is a prominent tourist place.
The place which I loved most was Jadugora. It is around 24 kms from Ghatshila and the road goes past the famous Rakha Mines(copper mines). Jadugora is famous for its Rankini Temple. Rankini Devi is a another form of Maa Kali and is very jagrat and popular among the local people. Opposite to the temple, is the Jadugora hills. The surrounding look amazing from the top of the hills. Route to the top is also very adventurous. Be careful when you step on the rocks as there are scorpions in the bushes and in a rainy day it can be very slippery as well.
On our way back from Jadugora, we visited the Naroa Forest and had a glimpse of the famous Jaduguda Uranium mines at Narwapahar from outside of the protective walls. There are several other places nearby like Baghmundi Forest, Kokrajhar forest etc, but these are little sensitive nowadays and tourists are not willing to go. Jamshedpur is also around 50 kms from Ghatshila.
Places to Stay: Ghatshila is flooded with hotels near the railway station so getting a hotel would not be a problem at all. You can also choose to stay in any Holiday homes.
I already have been to Ghatshila twice and would be longing to have more.
Deogarh - An Abode of Shiva
Deogarh, an Abode of Shiva is of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India and also one of the 51 Shakti Peethas in India. It is also known as Baidyanath Dham. Deoghar is a Hindi word and the literal meaning of 'Deoghar' is abode ('ghar') of the Gods and Goddesses ('dev'). It is in the Santhal Parganas division of the state of Jharkhand.
How to reach
Deogarh can be reached in a number of ways. By rail one can come up to Jasidih and from there take another rail to Deogarh. One can also hire private taxi, trekkers(type of jeep) or auto from Jasidih. There are also several buses plying between the both towns.
There are different places of interest in and around Deoghar which attracts attention of various people.
Baidyanath Temple
During the month of Shravan (June-July) pilgrims from across the country come to offer ganga jal to the divine Shivaling. The Baba Baidyanath temple is a campus of 21 temples. Nearby, this location you have Chandrakoopa Well is a historic well situated at the entrance of the temple is a fame.
Leaving aside the main attraction there are other places of interest like Nandan Pahar, Naulakha Mandir, Tapovan, Trikut Parvat, Rama Krishna Mission etc.
Nandan Pahar is a small hill in the western side of the town which has a famous Nandi Temple. It has now been beautifully maintained by the local administration and an amusement park is also set up. This hill faces the famous Shiv temple. It is an ideal destination for view of sunrise and sunset.
Naulakha Mandir is a beautiful temple of Radha-Krishna on the outskirts of Deogarh. It is famous for the idols of Radha and Krishna whose height is 146 feet. The amount spent in construction of the temple was about Rs. 900,000 (9 lakhs). Hence it became known as Naulakha Temple.
Satsang Ashram is also a holy place for the followers of Thakur Anukulachandra. It also has a museum and a zoo with a sarva dharma mandir. It is situated in the south-west of Deoghar.
Tapovan is situated 10 kms from Deogarh. There is a temple of Shiva which is the centre of attraction for pilgrims. One has to climb a few steps to reach the top of the temple. It is he saying that Sri Sri Balananda Brahmachari obtained Siddhi (success through penance) here. There are a number of caves in this hill. One has to go through one of such cave to do a darshan of a Shiva lingam. Adventurous tourist can go further up the hill to the top to get a picturesque view of the surroundings.
For more adventurous tourists, Trikut Parvat is the destination. It is situated 16 km away from Deoghar on the way to Dumka. There are three main peaks on the hill which is why it is called Trikutachal. It is the source of the River Mayurakshi. The height of this hill is 2,470 feet (750 m). There is also a temple of Shiva at this place known as Trikutachal Mahadeva Temple.
There is a short trek to the top of the Hill total time of which takes around 6 hours including rest and leisure time. There are various names/stages of the hill depending on the climb nature. They are PaJhinjhin, Hapani, Sursuri, Sita Chatal, Hanuman Choti, Dharparia and Hamaguri. One can take a guide to hear amazing stories about the stages\places on this hill, though most of them may be just stories rather than facts. There is a special type of leaf (named as Sita Patra) in this hills where in one can write with any hard substance and as per the myth if anything is written on the leaf, that wish is fulfilled.
Recently a ropeway project is undergoing in the Trikut hills and will probably start pretty soon.
You will find unmetered taxis or hired cars, auto rickshaws, tongas (Horse pulled vehicles) and cycle rickshaws to visit most of the important places in the town. There are numerous hotels near the station area and the temple area, so staying would not be a problem in Deoghar.
There are several other places nearby Deoghar as well like Basakinath Temple, Massanjore Dam, Giridih etc which attracts tourist attention round the year.
Deoghar has some food specialities and is famous for Peda - a type of milk-based sweet-meat is the Deoghar speciality. A visitor to Deoghar must not miss it. Tilkut made of til and sugar mixed and crushed together, mostly available from the month of December to February is another of such food speciality.
Hope this will leave an impression of Deoghar among the readers and attract them to visit the place.
How to reach
Deogarh can be reached in a number of ways. By rail one can come up to Jasidih and from there take another rail to Deogarh. One can also hire private taxi, trekkers(type of jeep) or auto from Jasidih. There are also several buses plying between the both towns.
There are different places of interest in and around Deoghar which attracts attention of various people.
Baidyanath Temple
During the month of Shravan (June-July) pilgrims from across the country come to offer ganga jal to the divine Shivaling. The Baba Baidyanath temple is a campus of 21 temples. Nearby, this location you have Chandrakoopa Well is a historic well situated at the entrance of the temple is a fame.
Leaving aside the main attraction there are other places of interest like Nandan Pahar, Naulakha Mandir, Tapovan, Trikut Parvat, Rama Krishna Mission etc.
Nandan Pahar is a small hill in the western side of the town which has a famous Nandi Temple. It has now been beautifully maintained by the local administration and an amusement park is also set up. This hill faces the famous Shiv temple. It is an ideal destination for view of sunrise and sunset.
Naulakha Mandir is a beautiful temple of Radha-Krishna on the outskirts of Deogarh. It is famous for the idols of Radha and Krishna whose height is 146 feet. The amount spent in construction of the temple was about Rs. 900,000 (9 lakhs). Hence it became known as Naulakha Temple.
Satsang Ashram is also a holy place for the followers of Thakur Anukulachandra. It also has a museum and a zoo with a sarva dharma mandir. It is situated in the south-west of Deoghar.
Tapovan is situated 10 kms from Deogarh. There is a temple of Shiva which is the centre of attraction for pilgrims. One has to climb a few steps to reach the top of the temple. It is he saying that Sri Sri Balananda Brahmachari obtained Siddhi (success through penance) here. There are a number of caves in this hill. One has to go through one of such cave to do a darshan of a Shiva lingam. Adventurous tourist can go further up the hill to the top to get a picturesque view of the surroundings.
For more adventurous tourists, Trikut Parvat is the destination. It is situated 16 km away from Deoghar on the way to Dumka. There are three main peaks on the hill which is why it is called Trikutachal. It is the source of the River Mayurakshi. The height of this hill is 2,470 feet (750 m). There is also a temple of Shiva at this place known as Trikutachal Mahadeva Temple.
There is a short trek to the top of the Hill total time of which takes around 6 hours including rest and leisure time. There are various names/stages of the hill depending on the climb nature. They are PaJhinjhin, Hapani, Sursuri, Sita Chatal, Hanuman Choti, Dharparia and Hamaguri. One can take a guide to hear amazing stories about the stages\places on this hill, though most of them may be just stories rather than facts. There is a special type of leaf (named as Sita Patra) in this hills where in one can write with any hard substance and as per the myth if anything is written on the leaf, that wish is fulfilled.
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Recently a ropeway project is undergoing in the Trikut hills and will probably start pretty soon.
You will find unmetered taxis or hired cars, auto rickshaws, tongas (Horse pulled vehicles) and cycle rickshaws to visit most of the important places in the town. There are numerous hotels near the station area and the temple area, so staying would not be a problem in Deoghar.
There are several other places nearby Deoghar as well like Basakinath Temple, Massanjore Dam, Giridih etc which attracts tourist attention round the year.
Deoghar has some food specialities and is famous for Peda - a type of milk-based sweet-meat is the Deoghar speciality. A visitor to Deoghar must not miss it. Tilkut made of til and sugar mixed and crushed together, mostly available from the month of December to February is another of such food speciality.
Hope this will leave an impression of Deoghar among the readers and attract them to visit the place.
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