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| RAJRAPPA |
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is the most important spot of religious tourism
in Hazaribag. Temple of Chhinnamastka Devi is
located here on the confluence of rivers Damodar
and Bhera. There are also idols of Maa Kali,
Hanumanji, Surya Dev and Ashtdhari. It is
located, 65 km from Hazaribag, on NH 23. Ranchi
Road, the nearest railway station, is located 28
km away. Devotees throng to this place from far
and away in huge numbers. An estimated 2500-3000
persons visit this place daily. A big fair is
held every year on vernal equinox (Makar
Sankranti). Many religious ceremonies are held
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| NARSIGSTHAN
TEMPLE |
This
is another important spot of religious tourism,
located 6 km away from Hazaribag, on Barkagaon
road in Khapriama village. Idol of lord Narsingh
(lord Vishnu) is worshipped and in Garbhagriha
is installed a Shiva lingam. There are other
temples also such as those of Dashawatar, Surya
Dev, Maa Kali and Hanumanji. About 200 devotees
throng to this place daily. Many religious
ceremonies are held here around the year. A big
fair is held here on Kartik Purnima.
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| SURAJKUND |
It
is located on GT Road, 60 km from Hazaribag, in
Barkaththa block. Hazaribag road railway station
is 31 km from this place. The normal temperature
of water here is 169-190 degree Fahrenheit.
Besides two hot springs, there is also a cold
spring. The water has a therapeutic effect due
to high Sulphur content. There are 5 kund namely
Surya Kund, Lakshman kund, Brahm Kund, Ram kund
and Sita Kund. Besides there is a Durga temple
also located here. A big fair is held here every
year on vernal equinox. A large number of
tourists throng to this place in winter.
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