Pahari Mandir Ranchi – Guide
Pahari Mandir is situated at a place called Dhurva in Ranchi city of Jharkhand state. This temple is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, the presiding deity of South India. This temple is similar to the famous Lord Jagannath Temple located in Orissa. Although this temple is much smaller than that in size, due to which it can be called the miniature Puri Jagannath temple.
A large number of people participate in the Rath Yatra in Pahari Mandir Ranchi, this temple is very beautiful and attractive during the Rath Yatra. It is situated on top of a hill near Firaylal Chowk, about 10 km from the city.
History of this Temple
Pahari Jagannath Temple Ranchi was built in 1691 AD. This temple was built by Thakur Anish Nath Shahdev, the great king of Barkagarh. The construction of the temple and the sanctum sanctorum is completely made of marble stone, in which the founder and establishment year of the temple has been told. The foundation of this temple was laid by Vaishnavism and its founder Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
It is believed that when many people started leaving Hinduism around the 17th century, the religious leaders of Hinduism started building many other ancient temples like Jagannath Temple to maintain the identity of Hinduism. Some part of this temple had collapsed in the year 1990 AD. The then Bihar government renovated the temple and due to which this temple has regained its lost glory. The original temple has been constructed in the form of a fort.
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Pahari Mandir Ranchi Timings
Pahari Mandir Ranchi opening time of Lord Jagannath Mandir Ji is from 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This temple closes for 3 hours after 12:00 noon. The temple opens again at 3:00 pm and after the evening aarti, the temple closes at 7:00 pm.
| Monday | 5:00 am–12 pm, 3:00 pm–7:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:00 am–12 pm, 3:00 pm–7:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:00 am–12 pm, 3:00 pm–7:00 pm |
| Thursday | 5:00 am–12 pm, 3:00 pm–7:00 pm |
| Friday | 5:00 am–12 pm, 3:00 pm–7:00 pm |
| Saturday | 5:00 am–12 pm, 3:00 pm–7:00 pm |
| Sunday | 5:00 am–12 pm, 3:00 pm–7:00 pm |
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Place to visit near this Temple
Ranchi Lake
Ranchi Lake, located in the heart of Ranchi city, was excavated in 1842 by British Colonel Onsley. The lake is situated at the base of Ranchi Hill, which is a very famous landmark of the city. The small Shiva temple situated above it is also included. The panoramic view of the city from the top of the hill is worth seeing. The distance of Ranchi lake from Jagannath temple is about 11 kms.
Rock Garden Ranchi
The Rock Garden has been carved out of the rocks of Gonda Hill. Rock Garden is one of the most visited tourist places in the city of Ranchi. It is situated on a small hill built on the Kanke Dam, which adds to its charm. The garden also has small waterfalls, beautiful statues which make it a beautiful place to enjoy a picnic. The distance from Jagannath Temple to Rock Garden is about 14 kms.
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How to reach Pahari Mandir Ranchi
By Air- The nearest airport from Pahari Mandir Ranchi is Birsa Munda Airport which is at a distance of about 6 km from this temple. To reach Jagannath Temple from airport, one can take taxi.
By Train- The nearest railway station from this temple is Hatia Railway Station which is at a distance of about 5 km from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Road- To reach Pahari Mandir Ranchi by road, you can go from any city of Jharkhand city through roadways, private buses or taxis. You can also take shared taxis for the same route.
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