There is a pond in the foothills of Mandar mountain which is known as Papaharani. There are three paths leading up to the mountain through the vicinity of this pond. Many temples are lying in a dilapidated state under this mountain.
In the center of Papaharani is a panoramic temple of Mahabishnu and Mahalakshmi. Two Jain temples are situated on the top of the mountain. A large number of Jain pilgrims come here to worship Lord Vasupujya. It is believed that this is the nirvana land of Lord Vasupujya.
There are many small ponds on the mountain. Of these, the depth of the Milky Way and the conch shell is satisfactory. Sita Kund is the most famous among these kunds. It is named after the goddess Sita. It is believed that Sita took a bath here.
Papharni Sarovar is a major religious place in Banka district. This lake is built on the foothills of Mandar Hill in Bounsi in Banka district. Here you get to see the temple of Lord Vishnu and Lakshmi Mata in the middle of the lake. There is a bridge to go to this temple. This temple looks very beautiful. In the temple, you get to see the statue of Lord Vishnu, resident of Vaikund, from whose belly the navel is the birth of Brahma.
It is said that any person who comes to this lake takes bath. All the sins of his life are erased here. Here you can enjoy boating in the lake. There are stairs all around the lake and many people also take bath here. Near the lake itself, you get to see an image of the churning of the ocean, in which demons and gods are churning the ocean. This statue looks very beautiful. This place is very beautiful and it feels good to be here. This is the best place in Banka.