MASARH

MASARH ARA  BHOJPUR  25:25’::84:30’

CONTINENT-AsiaCOUNTRY-India StateBihar DISTRICT-Ara

Distance  from  the  national  capital  Delhi-960km

Distance  fom  the  state  capital   Patna—70km

PINCode-802301STDCodeo6182HASL-200’RIVER-Banas,Sone

APPROACH-The  area  under  description  is  approachable  by 

roadway  and  railways. Nearest  railway  station  is  Karisath  on

Delhi-Haorah  main  line.

LANGUAGE-Hindi  and  BhojpuriLODGING-Smallhotels  at  Karisath;

Middle  class hotels, rest  house,dharamsala,  I B , and  T B,at Ara.FOOD-Bihar  style  food rice pulse,  sabji , bhujia,  litti  ,chokha, chapatti  at  few  shops  at  Karakath  and central  Indian  style  of  foods  of  various veg  and

non veg  preparation  can  be had at Ara . DRINK-Sweet water is available

for  drinking  purposes  alongwith  bottled   drinks  of  branded  companies.

TRANSORT-Autorickshaw,cyclerickshaw,jeep,tam tam, mini  buses,and  long route  buses.

AABOUT  THE   SITE –The  site  is  of  religious ,archaeological,and  pre  historical  importance.According  to  religious and  pauranic  literatures once

Deoraj  Indra  killed  one  demon Brijasur..He  was  son of  a Brahman. So Indra  became  infected  by  the  sin  of  brahmhatya.So  he  got  down  to take  bath  in  the  Ganges  at  this  place which  was  flowing  here  at  that  time.The  Ganges  washed  the  karush  or  the mal,the  dirt, and  set  IIndra 

free  from  the  sin.So  this  place  was  later changed to Masarh or Karisath

with  lapses  of  time.

 Huensang  came  to  this  place  in seventinth century  in  his  tour.He  has  mentioned  as  Mahasolo  or  Masal.

It  is  also  expressed  askingdom  of  demon  king BanasurBishwamitra  got

Ram  and  Lakshman  to destroy  demons  like  Tadka and  Banasur  at  this

place.Remnants  located  are  as  follows----

1It  is  remnant  of  earthen  mound  which  was excavated and located  by

Mr  Buchanan  in  1871-72(report  in 1918-19) It  was  spread  over  in  an

Area  of  50x50  sqr  yards It  is  in  west  of  Masarh.In  1971-73 the  area  was  disturbed  by  railways  for  repair  and  construction Remnant  portion 

of  the  mound  is known  as  Banasur  ka  Ghar Similarly  a  pond  south

of  the  mound  is  known  as  Usha  ka  talab2A  big  statue  of  lord  VISHNU-A  very  big  statue  of  lord  Vishnu  made  of  sand  stone  was  found  here  during  the  excavation  which  is  now  placed  in  the  gallery

  of  Patna  museum3VISHNU  TEMPLE-This  is  old  temple of  lord  Vishnu in  the  village  premises  showing  presence  of  Hindu  vaishnav  sect  here.4JAIN  TEMPLE—Presence  of  old  Jain  temple  in  the  village  also  shows  prevalence  of  Hindu  vaishnav  sect  here  with  improved

religious  modification.5STATUE  OF  YGAYA—It  was  also  found during excavation  near  Banasur  ka  ghar.Later  on  it  was  transferred  to 

Indian  museum  Kolkata.Besides  it  Triheadal  statue  ,Statue  of  NawagrahSunCowmouth,Shiv  and  Parwati were also  found  during excavation.

OTHER  SITES—Archaeological  remnants  are  spread  over  near  the 

Village  Nawada  also.

FESTIVE  PERIODS_Jain  festivals  and  Navratra  Durgapuja.

VISITING  PERIOD—All  twelve  month.

PRECAUTION—General  precaution

GUIDE—District  information  office.

RREMARK—An  interesting  place  for  research  scholars  in  the  subject..

MUNDESHWARI DHAM

MUNDESHWARI    DHAM   24:55’::83:52’

CONTINENT-AsiaCountry-India STATE-BiharDISTRICT-Kaimur

Distance  from  the  national  capital  Drlhi-805kmDistance  from  the

State  capital  Patna-190km PINCode-821101STDCode-6189HASL-

1000’RIVER-Durgawati

APPROACH-The  site  can  be  reached  from  the  state  capital Patna

by roadways  via  Ara-Bikramganj-Bhabhua  road (Mohania), from  there  to  Bhagwanpur  the  block  headqr viaBhabhua  the  district  headqr  and  then

driving  up  to  the  top  of  the  Pravara  hillat height  of  about  1000’  by  metalled  road  in Umapur and  Kauar  village.It  can  also  be  approached  from  national  capital  Delhi  by  train  up to   MoghalSarai  and  then by  motor drive over  a  distance  of  about  30km

LANGUAGE-Hindi  and  Bhojpuri LODGING-There  is  one  IB at  the  foot  hill  and  a  parytan bhavan  and  Ygyasala  alsoFOOD-There  is  little 

Scope  of  commercialhotel hotel So  it  is  better  to  have  self  based  arrangement  of  ready  made  food. However  puri  sabji  jalebi  can  be  had

during  morning  worship  hours  provided  by  local  hawkers  in  hutment

hotel.DRINK-Water  scarcity  area . Own  bottle  water  for  drinking  purposes  is  advisable  arrangement.TRANSPORT-Auto  rickshaw.and  horsecarts  are  available  as  reserve  conveyance  for  local  movement from Bhabhua.

ABOUT  THE   SITE-As  per  the  historical  trace  out  from  the  archaeological  stone  inscription  the  site  used  to  had  been  pilgrimage  of  Hindus since  4^th  century. The  temple  of  Mundeshwari  finds  mention

In  the  travel  diaries  of  RN Martin,F.Buchenan and  Black  in 1838and 1904 A slab  with  inscription  in Brahmi script was found in 1892.Another

Part  of  the  same  slab  was  found  by  Black  in  1903.There were 18 lines

In  the  inscription . But  only  15  lines  could  be  read  and  correctly  interpreted.Historian   Prof  RD Banarji  concluded  establishment  of  temple in 636  AD.Where as  NG Majumdar  kept  the  date  at  348 to 349.

While D R Bhandarkar  kept it  before 4^th  centuryA D.

THE  TEMPLE-The  statue  of  mother  Mundeshwari  is  eatablished  in  the  temple  in Mahishasna  poseShe  is  Vashnavi.The  present  inner  and

Central  hall  of  the  temple  is  residence of  Shiv family Mahadeo himself

Lie  in  the  centre with four  mouth Mundeshwari  is  in  the  Eastern  wallet.Ganesh  in  the north.

MYTHOLOGICAL-The  place  is  also  ascribed  to  story  of  Durgasaptsati

Of  Markandey puran.That  it  was kingdom  of two  demon brothers Chand

and  Mund Chand  used  to  worship  Chandeshwari  temple  in  near  about 

Madurne  village  and  Mund  used  to  worship Mundeshwari  temple established  near  BhagawanpurBoth  were  killed  by  deity  Durga  who

latter  on  expressed  herself  asDurgawati  river  in  the  area  as  blessing

or  local  devotees.

FESTIVITY  AND  WORSHIP-Shardiya  and  Chait  navratra  are  the  main  festivals when  ygya  is  also  celebrated  on  large  scaleA  big  fair

is  also  organisrd .A  special  type  of  sacrifice  is  done.The  goat  or  patha

is  brought  and  the  priest  chants  some  mantra  in  name  of  mother and

throws  the  akshat(rice  grains) on  it  .The  goat  fades  down  and  becomes

senseless.After  some  moment  priest again  chants mantra and says  “raksha

karo   maa” and throws  akshat  on  the  goat.The  goat  gets  alive  and  rises

up  and  goes  staggering  out  of  the  temple.A  special  type  of  Prasad  called  Tandul  Prasad  is  given  to  the  worshippers  from  the  temple 

establishment  side.

OTHER  SITE-1There  is  an  Archaeological  museum  to  visit  at.        

2.Nearby  two  armed  Chandeshwari  temple.

REMARK-Studies  of  ancient  Indian  history  reveals  that  this  pilgrimage

was  formerly  a  temple   of  lord  Vishnu.But  latter on  during  time  of  Chero  dynasty  god  in  the  name  of  Mandleshwar  was  started   being  worshipped  along  with  his  wife  Mandaleshwary ,as  kuldevi  of  the  Chero  dynasty.This  later  on  became  Mundeshwary.                      

MUNGER FORT

MUNGER  FORT  25:20’::86:35’            

          

CONTINENT-Asia COUNTRY-India STATE-BiharDISTRICT-Munge

Distance  from  the national  capital  Delhi-1186km                                                            

Distance  from  the  state  capital  Patna-175km

PINCode-811201 STDCode-06544HASL150’RIVER-The  Ganges

APPROACH—Munger  is  connected  by  roadways  asw  well  as  railways  from  the 

Rest  of  the  country.One  has  to  travel  to  Jamalpur jn  by  many  trains  on  Delhi-Patna-Bhagalpur-Sahabganj-Haora  route  .From  there  one  has  to  take  local  train 

Bus  or  auto  rickshaw  to  Munger  covering  a  distance  of  about  10km.

LANGUAGE-Hindi  and  Angika LODGING—Middle  class  hotels,lodges,rest  houses

 I B, Dharamsala  and  all  sorts  of  accommodations  are  available.FOOD—Rice pulse

Sabji  chapatti  bhujia  litti chokha  South Indian Dosa idli Gujrati Poha  etc  with variety

of snacks  sweets  with  veg  and  non  veg  preparations  are  availables.DRINK—Sweet

drinking  water  is  available  for  drinking  purposes  along  eith  other  bottled  and  branded  drinks  in  sufficient  quantity.TRANSPORT—Auto  rickshaw,cycle  rickshaw,

jeep  trecker,  tamtam,  mini  buses  and  long  route  buses   are  chief  conveyance .

ABOUT   THE  SITE---The  age  of  the  fort  goes  as  back  as pre  historic  period  of

Mahabharat.,Where  it  is  said    that  it  was  capital  of  king  Karan>Scriptures  found  on   copper  foil    found  at  Kast harani  ghat    describe  it  to  be  under  the  custody  of

Pal  dynasty  kings  from  9^th  to  11^th  century.It  was  under  the  custody  of  Sultan  of 

Bengal  in  13th  century and  remind   under  muslims  up  to  17^th  centuryMirkasim  was  the  last  king  who  was  defeated  by  British  in1764

       The  site  to  be  seen  are  1Main  gate  with  watch  fixed  pillar  resting  on  oval

Entrygate.2Ammunition  factory which  was  started  during  time  of  Mirkasim itself.

3About  50’  deep    canalsand  1875’ wide  canals  from  three  sides  of  the   fort  in  which  the  Ganges  water  used  to  flow.4The  area  of  the  fort  is  about  222acres5

width  of  the  boundary  wall  is  about  30’  and  height  is  25’6A  small  mound  outside  the  fort  which  is  called  Karan  Chaura.5000 years  ago  king  karn  of  Mahabharat  used  to  donate  distribute  1.25  maans  of  gold every  day.7Damdam

kothi  in  west  side  which  was  formerly  residence  of  karn  ,now  it  is  residence  of  DM.8Remnants  of  two  tunnels  in  Damdam  kothi9Signs  of  four  tunnels  in  a  well  in  a  mosque  inside  the  Jail in the fort .One  tunnel  used  to  open  near  the  bank  of 

the  Ganges.Second  tunnel  opens  in  the  Shahi  garden or  company  bag  of  British  time  or  Jaiprakash  garden  of  the  present  time.3^rd  opened  in  nearby  house  and  4^th 

opened  5km  away    on  Pir  pahar  where  Gurmin  khan   the  then  commander  of  Mr

Kasim  lived.

OTHER  SITES—Chandiasthan.2Hot  spring  Sitakund3Shahjanand  yog  school  of  Munger.

FESTIVITY—Durgapuja,Sarswatipuja Lakshmipuja or deepawaliShrawanipuja,Shivratri

Muharam  Eed  ,X-mas is  celebrated  with  full  gaity.

VISITING  PERIOD—All  twelve  month.

REMARK—One  visit  is  required  for  religious  and  archaeological  interes.  

JATESHWAR DHAM

KYO   SO   RAHA  HAI

Thak  kar  kyo  tu  so  raha   hai ,

Are  pathik  kyo  tu  ro  raha  hai:

Bhala  yah  kya  ho  raha  hai,

Soch  mat  sab  chod  de  re :

Us  prabhu  ke  hath  me  re,

Jo  tumhare  sath  har  pal,

Khada  tere  pas  hai:Kar  jara  viswas  us  par  ,

Jo  tumhara  ho  raha  hai:

Ab  sabera  ho  raha  hai <

Thak  kar  kyo  tu  so  raha  hai.

                  

                                             Lallan  Prasad

JATESHWAR  DHAM  SHIVSAGAR ROHTAS

24:48’:::83;48’

CONTINENT-Asia COUNTRY-India STATE-Bihar

Distance  from  national  capital  Delhi-998km

-------------“--------State -------“---Patna—195km

PINCode-821304(Baulia)STDCode6188(Rohtas)

HSL-1000’ River—Son

APPROACH  OVER  THE  LOCATION-The  area  can be  approached only by district board road from

Dehri-on-son  via  Rohtas  and  Akbarpur.Dehri-on-son  is  connected  by  roadways  and  railways  from

Rest  of  the  country.LANGUAGE-Hindi  and  Bhojpuri LODGING-Only  village hutment,like panchayat, health  centre,primary  school  building

Rest  houses  and  inspection  bunglows can  be  available  at  Banjari  and  Baulia  about  30kms  away  from  the  siteFOOD-On  villager’s  accord

Rice  sabji  and  chapatti  chokha  etc  may  be  had

after spending  appropriate  amount.Self  arrange  and  carry  readymade  food  is  better  option.WATER-Drinking  water  is  available only  from distant(about

1km) bank  of  river  Son Borewell  and  dug  wells are  less  available.LOCALTRANSPORT-Nothing  like  local  transport  is  there.Only  bullock  carts

can  be  had  on  the  mercy of  rich  villagers Self arrangement  is  better  option. 

ABOUT  THE  SITE-The  site  is  a  place  of  lord  Shiva  named  Jateshwar  dham located  in limestone 

Sandstone  cave, which  has  turned  into  local  tunnel  by  natural  action  of underground  water.

It  is  near  Dumarkhar  village(24:48’::83:53’) in Sunder-pahari  regionAlthough  in  existence  from  much  early  period,the  credit  of  discovery of  the  site   goes  to cow boy Dadan  bind  of Mohamadpur  tola, while  chasing  a  porcupine(shahil)in  early  years  of  21^st century.The  cave was found connected

With  a  number  of  tunnels which  contains  number

Number  of ponds  and  Shivling  like  structures  of  stalactite  and  stalcmite with  big  hairs  or  Jata  like

creation.

        Such  caves  and  tunnels  find  descriptions  in

Scriptures  like  “Chandrakanta  santati” and  “Bhutnath”by  Deokinandankhatri  and  “Himalaya  kah  raha  hai”by saint  Pilot baba besides  other  older  and pauranic  literatures.,which  tells  the  area

to  be  meditation  region of  Vishwamitra.

FESTIVE  SEASON-1Shivratri ,2Makarsankratri

VISITING  PERIOD-Winter  and  dry  season.

OTHER  NEAR ABOUT SITE-Guptadham,Jassisa

Mundeshwari  etc

PRECAUTION-The  area  is  naxal affected from  19^th  century itself.

GUIDE-District  office  may  be  contacted

REMARK-Not  much.

KESORIA ASTUP

KESORIA STUP 26:20’::84:4

KESORIA STUP 26:20’::84:45’
CONTINENT-Asia                                                                

COUNTRY-India
STATE-Bihar
DISTRICT Motihari(East Champaran)Distance from country capital Delhi-1019km Distance from the state capital Patna-276km
PIN Code- 845401
STD Code 06252 H.A.S.L.-213’
 RIVER-Dhanauti Sikarhana
APPROACH-The mentioned site is located at about 40km SW of Motihari the dist headqrs.Motihari can be approached by railways As well as roadways from the rest of the country.After that a .distance of about 40 km is to be negotiated by local time bound buses or reserve or shared auto rickshaw.

LANGUAGE -Hindi and Bhojpuri.
LODGING- Middle class hotels,rest Shelters,dharamsalas,are available at Motihari
FOOD- Rice,churadahi, Sattu , litti,chokha along with puri sabji fish etc
DRINK-Sweet water is available for drinking purposes Other soft and hard drinks are Lso available as per requirement.Time bound buses,auto rickshaws and cycle rickshas are chief means of local transport. ABOUT THE SITE –The site is a Bodh stup near Kesoria about 40km SW of MotihariThe stup is 104’ high which by attaining 1’ higher height from world famous Borobadur stup in Indonesia Becomes the highest stup in the world. It is said that lord Budha while going to Kushinagar gave his begging boul to the devotees of Vaishali to stop them from going ahead.So emperor Ashoka made A stup at this place in memory of the sameIt was constructed in 6th century A.D.
PRECAUTION-General.
GUIDE-District information office may be contacted.
REMARK-Its development works are in progress So not much is to be said. 5’KESORIA STUP 26:20’::84:45’

KACHI DARGAH Patna

KACHI DARGAH 25:$)’::85:15’

CONTINENT-Asia
COUNTRY-India
STATE-Bihar
 DISTRICT-Patna
 Distance from the country capital Delhi-
 Distance from Patna --18 km
 PINCode-80001
 STDCode-0612 HASL150’
 RIVER –The Ganges
APPROACH-_The site is located at about 20 km east from Patna Jn On Bankaghat railway station, This can be reached by auto rickshaws Or city ride buses from Agamkuan bus stand or by time bound passenger trains from Patna and getting down at Bankaghat railway station
Air route-Patna aerodrome is also on air rout from Delhi to kolkata
LANGUAGE>Hindi and Magahi,
LODGING>Small hut hotels at Bankaghat And railway shade at the station
FOOD>Rice pulse sabji, bhunjia, litti Chokkha.fish egg etc with variety of local sweets and snacks.. DRINK> Sweet water is available for drinking purposes from water supply pipes Dugwells and borewell hand pumps.
LOCAL TRANSPORT-Autorickshaws Tamtam,cycle rickshaw, minibuses and enroute long route buses. ABOUT THE SITE-The site is a crematory tomb platform of muslim Saint Hazrat Makhdum Rahmutala Allaih and his deciple Gualin The worship is done on Jumerat and Jumma by scented Agarbati,lohban Flower and cloth cover for prosperty and goodness.The ladies doing worship desiring some special blessing , has to bind thread in the pillar there and cloth cut by their saree wear.The khadim of the Mazar lits lamp in the air in her name for 40 days for prayers to become successful in the worship.
FESTIVITY-Dashhara,Ramnawmi, the hindu festival and Id, Muharam Etc the muslim festival HISTORICAL-It is said that the saint was king of KASGAR in Russia He came here in 1149 AD PRECAUTION-General precaution of being cautious over religious crowded places about cash,jewelry, and stampede frictions.
 OTHER NEARABOUT SITE>Baikathpur
 SHOPPING-At Patna
 GUIDE-Not required.
 REMARK-Take one try if affected by problem of mental disorder.

LAURIA ASHOK ASTAMBH

LAURIA ASHOK PILLAR 26:58’::84:12’
CONTINENT-Asia
COUNTRY-India
STATE-Bihar
DISTRIT-Betia
Distance from the national capital Delhi-1020km
-------------------------State------------- Patna—332km
PINCode-845106
STDCode-6254
HASL-330.
RIVER-Masan

APPROACH-The site area is approachable by roadways as well as railways Ashok pillar is near Lauria which can be reached by traveling up to Nandangarh railway station by train and then going to Lauria by hired conveyance. It is at about 20kmNW of Betia, the headquarter of west Champaran district. 

 It can be approached from national capital Delhi and State capital Pa

tna by corridor roads of NH 24 and NH 28. 

LANGUAAGE- Hindi and Bhojpuri

LODGING- Rest shade of block IB Tourist rest shades ,middle class roadways hotel, railway rest shade.Food Rice pulse sabji chokha litti fish,mutton etc in road sidr hotels

DRINK-Sweet water is available for drinking purposes.

TRANSPORT-Auto rickshaw,cycle rickshaw and tam tam are main local transport. ABOUT THE SITE-The site is Ashoka pillar constructed by emperor Ashoka before 2200years ago.The pillar has lion on the top and the sub neck of it is decorated King duck(raj hans) eating grains The pillar has inscriptions of emperor command to free the prisioners for good works.The stone of the pillar match with that of Mathura and Chunar. 

OTTHER SITES-Excavations of Nandangarh from 1935to 1939 has yield manjusa(box)with some command of lord Budha and bhojpatra on the metallic dome.2 Balmiki barrage3 Balmiki ashram4Tiger sanctuary. 

PRECAUTION-A bit nxal affected area. 

GUIDE-District information office may be contacted. 

REMARK-Place of Buddhist tourist interest, that way it can be an international tourist spot.

KSHATRIYA KUND

KSHATRIYA KUND / TEMPLE 24:55’::85:50’ MAHABIRTIRTHANKAR JANMASTHAN ( Birth Place )
CONTINENT_ Asia
COUNTRY-India
STATE-Bihar
DISTRICT-Jamui Distance from the national capital Delhi-1160km -
Distance  ----------from-------the-----State-----capital---------- PATNA-162km
PINCode-811307.
STDCode-6345
HASL-1850’
RIVER-Bahusal
APPROACH-The site is a beautiful temple located in jungle and hills in vally of Bahusal river between two hillocks called Saksakrahi and Chak Chakrahi on rocky foundation.It can be approached from Jamui via Khaira Sikandra and Lachuwar by covering a distance of about 70km Conveyance will be own or privately reservsd jeep or treckerjeep from Jamui or Malhepur.The latter is connected by railway and roadways from rest of the country.
LANGUAGE- Hindi and Magahi
LODGING-Temple campus and the establishment
FOOD-Self arrangement in collaboration with the temple Establishment No non-veg elements will be allowed.
DRINK-Sweet drinking water of the spring blown to the temple through the pipe line.
TRANSPORT-Own arrangement.
ABOUT THE SITE-The site is a beautiful temple of birth place of Mahabir TirthankarThe temple is small with pagoda type structure. It Is as much pious and important for Jain dharamwalambis as Krishna Janmbhumi Mathura and Ram janmbhumi Ayodhya for Sanatan dharmwalambis, Although located in extreme in extreme jungle and hills thousands of jain devotees come daily by covering rough and hilly road. The inner idol place of the temple is decorated with mrror chips. The temple is as old as 1500 years old. PRECAUTION-Remote and naxal affected area.
GUIDE-District information office may be contacted.
FESTIVE SEASON- Jain Festivals.
REMARK—Approach road should be as development as possible.

KAPILESHWAR NATH

KAPILESHWAR ASTHAN 26:20::86:55’ CONTINENT-AsiaCOUNTRY-IndiaSTATE-BiharDISTRICT Madhubani.Distance from national capital Delhi-1185km Distance from the state capital Patna-155kmPINCode-847211STDCode-6276 H.A.S.L-172RIVER-Balan APPROACH

KAMAD NATH

KAMAD NATH BENI PATTI 26:27’::86:01’
CONTINENT-Asia
COUNTRY-India
STATE-Bihar
 DISTRICT-Madhubani Distance from national capital Delhi-1195km --------------------State-------------Patna—175km
PINCode-847011
STDCode-6276HASL-180’
RIVER-Kamala.
APPROACH-the site area has approach by roadways at about 20km NW of the district headqrs Madhubani LANGUAGE

KALYANESHWAR NATH

KALYANESHWAR NATH TEMPLE KALNA 26:15’::86:10’ CONTINENT-Asia COUNTRY-IndiaSTATE-BiharDISTRICT-Madhubani Distance from country capital Delhi-870km -----------------State----------------Patna---150km PINCode-847211STDC-o6276 H.A.S.L-172 NEAREST RIVER_Kamala APPROACH—Madhubani is connected with roadways and railways from The rest of the country.From there local transport of auto rickshaw,time bound buses or jeep trecker etc can be taken up to trach up to the site After negotiated a distance of about 35 km AIR ROUTE-Air travel can only Be taken up for Delhi to Patna or Kolkata to Patna.. LANGUAGE-Hindi and Maithi;i.LODGING-Middle class hotel and motel are Available for stay at Madhubani.A small dharamsala is also available at the Temple siyte.FOOD-Chura dahi,rice pulse,sabji bhujia,etc available as per requirement. LOCAL TRANSPORT_-Auto rickshaw cycle rickshaw and time bound buses,are available at Madhubani. ABOUT THE SITE- Kalyaneshwar nath is a gigantic(photo view) temple about 60’ in hight of lord Shiva.Mythologically it is the place where from Janak took Ram for marrying Sita.Trisul on the peak of the temle is also very high and lofty.There is a pious pond also in which Ram took bath.Fruity trees and flower garden on the four corners of the temple pond beautify the natural asset of the temple.There is an old dug well in the campus.It is a tantric peeth also. FESTIVE SEASON-Navratra and Mahashivratri. VISITING PERIOD-All twelve month PRECAUTION-The temple is in lonely plac.So general precaution has to be taken to return to base station Madhubani in time. GUIDE-District information office may be contacted. PACKAGE TOUR-Not available. REMARKS-Important for local pilgrimage.

KOLIA MAZAR

KOLIA MAJAR KOTHIA 26;10’::85:20’ KANTI THERMAL CONTINENT-Asia. COUNTRY-India. STATE-Bihar.DISTRICT-Muzaffarpur.Distance from national capital Delhi-1003km Distnce from the state capital Patna-65km PINCode-843109STDCode-0621(Muzaffarpur)HASL-112’RIVER-Burhigandak,Bagmati APPROACH-The site is approachable by road ways as well as railways. Nearest railwaystation is Muzaffarpur at a distance of about10km.Drive through NH28 and corridor NH28A connects the site from the national capital Delhi and state capital Patna. LANGUAGE-Hindi and Maithili.LODGING-Rest rooms at the site.I.B of BSEB at Kanti thermal power establishment.FOOD-Rice bread sabji bhjia,Chokha,muttanetc in hutment and roadside hotels.DRINK-Drinking Water from dugwell,bore well hand pump are available LOCALTRANSPORT-auto rickshaws of reserve type may be had at kasba Kothia Besides it time bound buses from Muzaffarpur to Motihari And Kanti. ABOUT THE SITE-The site is a gigantic tomb of Md Ismail Shah Kadri in front of Kanti Thermal Power station.It is spread over in an Area of abot 2 bighas of landThe two minarets of the tomb have sky touching height.It was constructed in 1968.The look of the tomb from Distance shows as if it is floating in water.It is shaped like a boat. Panormic view of Muzaffarpur city is observed with interest FESTIVITY-Yearly “oors” as notified by the establishment GUIDE-District information office Muzaffarpur. REMARK-Stop your eyes there for a while to observe the beauty of the architecture.

KHARAGPUR LAKE

KHARAGPUR LAKE 25:22’::86:27’ CONTINENT-AsiaCOUNTRY-IndiaSTATE-BiharDISTRICT MungerDistance from country capital Delhi-1234km Distance from the state capital Patna-223km PINCode-811201(Munger)STDCode6344 H.A.S.L.-1300’ RIVER—x APPROACH-The site can be approached by railways up to Jamalpur.One can reach Haweli Kharagpur by roadways Bus services or private reserve taxis.After that only self owned cars or reserve taxis can take him to the destination the Kharagpur lake on Kharagpur hills by forest hilly and meandering road . LANGUAGE-Hindi,Magahi andAngika LODGING-Resthouse and Dakbunglow on the hill. FOOD-Own arrangement cooking facility available at the rest house.Lower middle class hotel facilities serving rice Pulse sabji chapatti litti chokha with other veg and non veg preparations are available at Haveli Kharagpur market. DRINK-Sweet drinking water is available for drinking purposes at the site which may be muddy during rainy season or untimely heavy rain. LOCAL TRANSPORT-No transport is available at the site.So own arrangement has to be made.Reseve conveyance like Jeep and private cars are available at Haveli Kharagpur But not in enough quantity.. ABOUYT THE SITER-The site is a bg lake of about2.5 long and 1km wide on 1000’ high hill reservoir.It has irrigation canal projects by earthen check dams. Boating facility can be enjoyed by the visitors on payment Facility with permission from legitimate authority. PRECAUTION-The area is affected by the Naxalites. OTHER SITE-Bhimbandh hotspring. VISITING PERIOD-It is suitable for visit in winter season From Oct. to December REMARK-The area is suitable for tourism as picnic spot. Persons interested in studys and investigstions of minetrals and rocks can visit for Bauxite an ore of Aluminium clay, fire clay and laterite.

KAPILESHWAR ASTHAN

KAPILESHWAR ASTHAN 26:20::86:55’ CONTINENT-AsiaCOUNTRY-IndiaSTATE-BiharDISTRICT Madhubani.Distance from national capital Delhi-1185km Distance from the state capital Patna-155kmPINCode-847211STDCode-6276 H.A.S.L-172RIVER-Balan APPROACH