Anga Tourism

हरीला जोड़ी, देवघर (Harila Jori) – Deoghar

It is known as ‘Haritika van’ where from worshiping matters were collected. There is one temple of Lord Shiva which cannot be over looked from historical point of view. It is said that genesis of this place is related with Ravan.

Harila Jori is located on the north side of holy and very ancient temple of the great Lord Shiva. This is one of the twelve famous Jyotirlingas in India and most revered by the devotees. The Shravani mela also takes place here during the month if July and August. You can have all milk products out here such as Peda, Rabri, Dahi and dairy sweets of various types. This area is full of Haritaki or Myrobalan trees.

Harila Jori Temple, Deoghar

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मसानजोर डैम, दुमका (Massanjore Dam) – Dumka

Massanjore Dam, popularly known as the Canada Dam, is constructed across the Mayurakshi river and is surrounded by forests and hills. It was constructed in 1955. The dam is 34.4 m high and 609.6 m long. Around 50,000 acres of agrarian land is irrigated with the help of water coming from this dam. The dam was constructed with the motive to generate hydroelectric power.

Massanjore Dam - Dumka

The reservoir has an area of 67.4 square kilometres when full and has a storage capacity of 620,000,000 cubic metres.

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मयूराक्षी नदी, देवघर (Mayurakshi River) – Deoghar

Mayurakshi River is a major river in Jharkhand and West Bengal, India, with a long history of devastating floods. kilometres from Deoghar in Jharkhand state. It flows through Jharkhand and then through the districts of Birbhum and Murshidabad in West Bengal before flowing into the Hooghly River. The river is about 250 kilometres.

Mayurakshi River, Deoghar

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नंदन पहाड़, देवघर (Nandan Pahar Theme Park) – Deoghar

Nandan Pahar is an amusement park built on top of a hill in the district of Deoghar in Jharkhand, India. It is famous as a picnic spot with several activities for one and all. One can have fun on one of the joy rides or go boating in the region or offer their prayers at the Nandi Temple. The park has frequent visitors from nearby localities from almost all age groups because there is something for everyone here. Sunrises are a treat to the eyes as the rising sun sets its rays towards the earth to illuminate every corner of Nandan Pahar. Sunsets are mesmerising too as the sun gently fades away letting the starlit skies take over.

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तपोवन पहाड़ एवं गुफाएँ, देवघर (Tapovan Hills & Caves) – Deoghar

Tapovan Hills are located 10km from the Deoghar Town. It is mainly famous for Tapo Nath Mahadev, the temple of Lord Shiva. It is named Tapovan because in the olden days it was a meditation spot (Tapobhumi) for the Nagas.

The site houses a beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and is popularly known as Taponath Mahadeva. Tourists can witness various caves on this hill, which served as a site for penance of Sri Sri Balananda Brahmachari and Sage Valmiki. One of the prime attractions of the site is the cave, which has a Shivalingam enshrined in it.

Tapovan Shiv Temple - Deoghar

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शिवगंगा तालाब, देवघर (Shivganga Pond) – Deoghar

Shivaganga, earlier known as Varvoghar kund, was founded by Ravana, when he made a blow with his fist on the earth. At that time a huge water stream came out and formed a pond, which is presently known as Shivaganga. It is also believed that at this site Ravana handed over the Shivalingam to Lord Vishnu, who was disguised as a Brahmin.

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बासुकीनाथ मंदिर, दुमका (Basukinath Temple) – Dumka

Temple Timings: 7.00 AM till 7.00 PM.

Basukinath is the Second most famous Temple in and around Deoghar. It is located in Dumka district of Jharkhand, on the Deoghar – Dumka state highway and is around 25 km north-west of Dumka.

It is a place of pilgrimage for Hindus. Basukinath Temple is the main attraction here and it serves as a place of pilgrimage for Hindus. It is said that Basukinath temple is the court of Baba Bhole Nath. In Basukinath Dham, Shiva and Parvati temple are just in-front of each other.

Basukinath Temple, Deoghar-Dumka Road

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रामकृष्ण मिशन विद्यापीठ, देवघर (Ramakrishna Mission Vidyapeeth) – Deoghar

Ramakrishna Mission Vidyapith, Deoghar is a residential boys' senior secondary school in Deoghar, Jharkhand, India, established in 1922. It is the oldest institute of Ramakrishna Mission, and used to be visited by brother disciples of Swami Vivekananda.

LocationRamakrishna Mission Vidyapith is located in the heart of Deoghar, Jharkhand, being the holy abode of Shiva, it is one of the most significant places of pilgrimage in the country. It is an ancient city, which harbours in its bosom a body part of Sati the Divine Mother.

The school is 30 minutes drive from the Jasidih railway junction.

Swami Jayantananda is the present secretary, and Swami Divyasudhananda is the current principal of the school.

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त्रिकूट पर्वत, देवघर (Trikut Hills) – Deoghar

Timings: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Trikut Pahar (Trikut Hill) is situated on the way to Dumka at Trikut Basdiha in Mohanpur Block of Deoghar District in Jharkhand state, India. 24 kms west of Deoghar, it is famous for its Hill Temples. It is believed that many sages have attained salvation on the top of these hills, known as TrikutIt is the source of the River Mayurakshi, which is a prime attraction here. Natures open beauty and esoteric religious practices are practiced.

Trikut Pahar is one of the most exciting tourist destination in Deoghar, where you can enjoy Trekking, Ropeway, Wildlife Adventures and a safe natural retreat. It is also a popular picnic spot and a place for Pilgrimage. In dense forest on the uphill lies the famous Trikutachal Mahadeva Temple and the hermitage of Sage Dayananda.

TrikuHills, Deoghar

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नौलखा मंदिर, देवघर (Navlakha Temple) – Deoghar

2 kms from Deoghar, there are temples of Radha And Krishna here.This Balanand Brahamchari Ashram is a fine architectural monument for religious purposes. The construction was completed in the year 1940 under the patronage and watchful supervision of Rani Charushila Ghosh of the Pathuria Ghat Royal Family, Kolkata.

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कुप्पा घाट एवं गुफाएं, भागलपुर (Kuppa Ghat & Caves) – Bhagalpur

Introduction & History

Kuppa Ghat (Hindi: कुप्पाघाट) which signifies " A large number of Tunnels " is a place located on the banks of the holy river Ganges at Bhagalpur, Bihar, India. According to legends and mythology the great maharshi spent nearly ten years in the caves.

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अशोक कुमार का जन्म स्थान, भागलपुर (Birthplace of Ashok Kumar / Dada Muni) – Bhagalpur

[House of memories: Rajbati, where Ashok Kumar was born. Picture by Amit Kumar]

Residents here seemed unaware that an illustrious son of India — Ashok Kumar to some, Dadamoni to many — was born in Bhagalpur more than a hundred years ago.

Ashok Kumar was born at Rajbati, the house of his maternal grandfather, on October 13, 1911. He even spent his childhood in the city, later marrying Shobha Devi, daughter of Sudhirendra Nath of Kharmanchak.

All that remains of Rajbati now are broken walls and the glistening white sand of the Ganga diara. Even the house of his in-laws has disappeared. So has, it seems, his memory among residents.

There were no functions to mark his birth anniversary on Monday. “It’s a generation gap. The new generation is familiar with contemporary artistes. Why should they remember Ashok Kumar,” asked Ratna Mukerjee, senior professor of psychology at Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University, and the daughter of Ashok’s cousi…

विक्रमशिला संग्रहालय, भागलपुर (Vikramshila Archaeological Museum) – Bhagalpur

The museum is located at Antichak . It is established in year 2004 to display the antiquities recovered in course of excavation at the site. The museum building forms a cruciform on plan. A scaled model of the excavated site of Vikramshila is on display at the first floor of the building.

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अजगैबीनाथ मंदिर, सुलतानगंज (Ajgaivinath Temple) – Sultanganj

The origin of Ajgaivinath temple at Jahangira or Sultanganj is not exactly known. Some claim it to be a Swayambhu, on the rock, discovered and then given an abode. That this is a very ancient place of worship there can be no doubt. The temple is solidly built on the rock and has got a series of marvelous rock sculpture and some inscriptions. Some of the specimens of the rock panel sculpture at this temple can hold their own against any of the best known specimens anywhere in India.

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जहांगीरा, सुलतानगंज (Jahangira) – Sultanganj

During the course of exploration done by The department of Ancient Indian History and Archaeology, Patna University in year 1968-69, observed traces of a ancient mound about 8 km to the west of Sultanganj on the Sultanganj- Bhagalpur road. The ancient mound here is being eroded by the river Ganga.

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मुरली पहाड़ एवं मस्ज़िद, सुलतानगंज (Murli Pahad & Masjid) – Sultanganj

This is another site at Sultanganj. A mosque called Jami Masjid, is situated at the top of the hill, with the platform supported by a retaining wall facing the river.

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तिलकामांझी की मूर्ति एवं पेड़, भागलपुर (Tilka Manjhi Statue & Tree) – Bhagalpur

Baba Tilka Manjhi is a national hero. Tilka Manjhi also popularly known as “Jabra Paharia”. He was first Santal leader who took up the arms and raised his voice against English fought with them in the 1784’s, around 100 years before Mangal Pandey. So no doubt he was first freedom fighter of India. He made this movement a mass movement and circulated message written on leaf of Sal that “We must be united.”

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मुजाहिदपुर मस्जिद, भागलपुर (Masjid of Mujahidpur) (year 1511-15) – Bhagalpur

The Masjid of Mujahidpur, located in Bhagalpur, dates back to the years 1511-1515. This mosque reflects the architectural style of the era and is significant in the study of the region's cultural and historical developments during the early Mughal period. Although specific details about its construction and historical importance are limited, it represents the Islamic influence in the area and contributes to the local heritage of Bhagalpur.

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विषहरी स्थान, भागलपुर (Vishahri Asthan) – Bhagalpur

Vishahri Asthan, located in Bhagalpur, Bihar, is a significant religious site dedicated to the worship of Goddess Vishahri, also known as the Snake Goddess. It is believed to be a place of devotion where locals and visitors come to seek protection from snake bites and other ailments.

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शाहजंगी दरगाह, भागलपुर (Shahjangi Hilltop Dargah) – Bhagalpur

The tomb of Pir Shahjangi, recorded in authentic books like Francis Buchanan's Gazetteer and M Francis' Eastern India, is a valuable heritage not only for Bhagalpur but also for the people of East Bihar.

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भीखनपुर मस्जिद, भागलपुर (Bhikanpur Mosque) – Bhagalpur

It is the 15th century Bhikanpur mosque is sparkling white and are considered to be very famous in Bihar.

Bhikanpur Mosque, is one of the city's oldest and most revered Islamic religious sites. Built during the Mughal period, the mosque showcases traditional Mughal architectural style, with intricate designs and elegant domes. It has served as a center for the local Muslim community, offering a space for prayer, religious gatherings, and cultural activities.

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