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Tourism in Saharsa District
Tourism in Saharsa District offers the travellers the chance to travel around in various religious and historical locations.

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Tourism in Saharsa District Tourism in Saharsa District includes exploring places of religious, historical and archaeological importance. Tourism in Saharsa District offers visits to several temples. The tourist attractions of this district attract people from all parts of the country. Thus, tourism in Saharsa District means an enriching and memorable experience for the visitors.

Some of the popular places of interest of Saharsa District are mentioned below -

Tara Sthan at Mahishi: It is situated at a distance of about 16 kilometres west of Saharsa in village Mahishi where an ancient temple of Bhagwati Tara is built. The idol of Bhagwati Tara is said to be very old and draws devotees from everywhere.

Chandika Sthan at Biratpur: Biratpur village under Sonebarsa block of Saharsa District is famous for an ancient temple of goddess Chandi. This village is also associated with Mahabharata. During exile, the Pandavas had lived here for 12 years. Tantric scholars and devotees attach much significance to this Chandi Devi Temple, which is said to form an equilateral triangle with Katyayani temple near Dhamhara ghat and Tara temple at Mahishi. During Navratri people from distant places visit the village to offer prayers at this temple.

Mandan Bharti Asthan: The place is situated in Mahishi Block of the district. It is said that a religious discourse (Shastrarth) was held between Shankaracharya and a local scholar Mandan Mishra. Bharti, wife of Mandan Mishra, who was also a great scholar, was named as Judge for the discourse. It is also said that Shankaracharya, after his initial victory over Mandan Mishra was challenged by Bharati, was outwitted by her and he accepted defeat.

Sun Temple at Kandaha: Like Deb (in Aurangabad District), the Sun Temple at Kandaha village is an important religious and historical place which has been duly recognized by the Archaeological Survey of India. The idol of sun god riding seven-horsed chariot, has been carved on a single granite slab. At the door of the sanctum sanctorum, there are inscriptions that confirm that this sun temple was built during the period of King Narsimha Deo of Karnata dynasty who ruled over Mithila.

Laxminath Gosaisthal, Bangoan: The huge banyan tree under which the remains of Laxminath Gosaiji (famous saint and poet) have been preserved is the centre of great reverence for the people of the district.

Nauhatta: It is an old village, considered important since the time of Mughals and is presently the headquarters of the block of the same name. The village has a `Shiva temple` about 80 feet in height. Raja Srinand Singh of Srinagar Estate reconstructed the temple, which was damaged in the earthquake of 1934.

Udahi: The village is situated in Kahra block. It contains an ancient image of Goddess Durga discovered during excavation. Devotees throng here from everywhere. A fair is held on the day of Mahaashtami Puja every year.

Karu Khirhari temple: Situated on the bank of Kosi River, a temple of Saint Karu Khirhari is said to have attained divinity by virtue of his Shiva-Bhakti. People from all occupations come to offer milk to Karu Baba. This temple near Mahpura village is situated 2 kms away from Mahishi block office. It is situated in the riverside of the eastern Kosi Embankment. Recently the state government has announced to develop Karu Khirhari temple as a major tourist spot.

Tourism in Saharsa DistrictMatsyagandha Mandir: The barren water logged area in Saharsa town has been developed as a beautiful place commonly known as Matsyagandha Mandir.

These are some of the main attractions of Saharsa District and all of them are worth visiting.


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