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Pilgrimage Tourism in Jharkhand
Pilgrimage Tourism in Jharkhand shows the tribal and Hindu influences both in the midst of dense jungles.

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Pilgrimage Tourism in JharkhandPilgrimage Tourism in Jharkhand is renowned in the state and abroad. Jharkhand was the land of the royal Eastern Ganga Dynasty. The Hindu shrines are also popular here. The places like Deoghar, Rajrappa, Dumka, Bokaro and so on are popular for the world"s most ancient Shiva Lingams and Shakti Peeths. Jharkhand has Jagannath Temple, Ram Mandir, Ayyappa Temple, Temple of Radha and Krishna, Naulakha shrine, Satsang Ashram of Baba Anukul Thakur and many religious destinations. Alongside the Hindu shrines, Jharkhand has several Jain and Buddhist shrines such as Parashnath Temple, Madhuban, Shikarji temple and Rijubalilka Jain Temple.

Rajrappa Temple
Chhinnamasta Mandir which is known as Rajrappa Temple is a popular spot for pilgrimage tourism. It is believed that this shrine was established centuries before as the references of the shrine have been observed in many Puranas and religious books of the Hindus

Jagannathpur Temple
Jagannathpur Temple is located on a hilltop at a distance of 10 Km from the main city of Jharkhand.

Bhadra Kali Temple
Bhadrakali Temple is located around 50 Km from the nearby railway head Koderma Railway Station. The nearby Gaya Airport is situated at a distance of 70 Km. The frequent bus services are available to Hazaribag from Ranchi.Pilgrimage Tourism in Jharkhand

Angrabari
Angrabari is situated at the Kunti District in Jharkhand. This temple is a roofless shrine. According to the local folklores, whenever any one tries to construct a roof for the temple, Lord Shiva appeared in the dream, asking the person to stop such endeavor. Hence, the shrine is roofless.

Trikuti
Trikuti is a popular Shakti temple in Jharkhand. It is located at a distance of 10 Kilometers from Deoghar on the road to Dumka. The three main peaks of the hills have made the name of the place Trikutachal.

Baba Basukinath Temple
Baba Basukinath Temple was built in 1596, during the rule of Mughal Governor of Bengal. The Baba Basukinath Dham is believed to be the courtroom of Lord Shiva. For centuries, the Shaivite followers believe that here the devotees arrive with their problems as cases to the Lord and He solves all their problems as soon as they pour water during the Kanwariya Yatra.

Mahadev Sal
Mahaev Sal is an age old temple in Jharkhand. It is located nearby Goelkera, into the Saranda forest. Sharavan is the holy month for the Shiva bhaktas who flock here to worship the lord in large number. The Mumbai-Howrah train line passes by this place.

Maa Giri Rajeswari Temple
Maa Giri Rajeshwari Temple is one of the most ancient temples among the popular shrines in Jharkhand. The temple is offered to Maa Giri Rajeshwari situated 10 kilometers from Kiriburu. This shrine is located under the East Singhbhum District of Jharkhand.

Kulbonga Mahadev Temple
Kulbonga Mahadev Temple is located at the village Kulbonga in Saranda. This temple is located around 15 kms from Manoharpur. This is an important shrine of the Shiva devotees in Jharkhand.


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