know about ghaghari dham waterfall

Introduction : 

Ghaghari Dham and Water Fall: Forests around Lapung Prakhand, Devgaon, Khunti District.
 

This place is situated in the lap of nature and attracts tourists and devotees due to its amazing panoramic natural beauty and religious significance. So let's know in detail about this charming place.

Note: Ghaghari Dham and waterfall is in Lapung, Khunti while the upper and lower Ghaghari waterfall is a separate waterfall which is in Netarhat

What is there

Temple :

200 years old Shiva temple :
Ghaghri Dham is a very ancient Shiva temple which is about 200 years old. From the year 1932, when Rishi Mahatma started coming here, then people came to know that there is Shiva Linga here, since then Lord Shiva is being worshipped. People come from far to have darshan of Lord Shiva and seek his blessings.

Apart from this, there is Hanuman Temple and Durga Shakti Temple, which are worshiped by the devotees. 

The way to reach the temple was difficult earlier but now a bridge has been built through which devotees can easily reach the temple. There is a dense forest around the temple, whose beauty is amazing.

Durga Temple:

Next to the main Shiva temple is the Durga temple, in which the magnificent idol of Maa Durga is enshrined, and is worshiped by the devotees.

Hanuman Temple: 

There is also a Hanuman temple near the temple, in which the idol of Bajrang Bali is sakshaat virajman where devotees worship.

Cave of Shesh Nag: 

There is also a cave of Shesh Nag after going down the rocky path from the temple, where devotees go to visit after worshiping from the Shiva temple. Since the way to the cave goes through huge boulders, you should be extra careful while going there.

Waterfall: 

There is a waterfall just behind the temple where you will hear the sound of water falling on the stones. After worshiping from the temple, you can have a thrilling experience of the waterfall. 

When the water falling from the stones touches your feet, its experience is unforgettable.
But the stones are slippery, so you have to be extra careful while going into the water and you should not go too deep into the water.

Beliefs related to Shiva Linga: 

The devotees who go there after worshiping the Shiva Linga embrace them with both hands because it is a belief that if both hands join together then whatever wish, Lord Shiva  fulfilled it.

How to reach Ghaghari Dham Waterfall : 

The distance of Ghaghari Dham from Ranchi is about 50 kilometers, it is located in Devgaon of Khunti district, Lipung Praghand. The distance of Dham from Bedo is about 12 kms. You will reach there after going 4 to 5 kilometers from the main road through the village road.
Good connectivity to Dham
Since the path goes through the forests and there is no road for the villagers, therefore there is no public means to reach the Dham.

If you want to enjoy the adventure of Ghaghri Dham's waterfall and the natural mesmerizing view of the forest, then
You can plan to go from Ranchi by your private vehicle.
If you are alone or two people then you can also go by bike.

When to go:

 The best time to visit Ghaghri Dham is in the months of December and January as the weather is good at this time which is a good time for picnics or sightseeing. A fair is held here from 14th to 15th January, which you can go to see.
In the month of Sawan, and Makar Sankranti there used to be a huge crowd of devotees.

When not to go: 

When it is raining during the rainy season, you should avoid going here because at that time the amount of water in the waterfall increases considerably there is a danger of slipping on the stones.

What are the facilities there: 

Since this place is in the outer area of the forests, there is nothing much there. The people of the village have set up some small shops where you can buy prasad or water, biscuits, and other cookies.

What precautions should be taken : 

The rocks of the waterfall are straight, so one should be very careful while going down from the temple. Apart from this, there is no facility to stay at night, so you should try to leave by 5:00 PM in the evening.

What are the other places to visit nearby:

Sai Mandir, Bedo, Lapung

When you will be returning to Ranchi from Ghaghari Dham, you must visit Sai Temple at a distance of 7 km from Ghaghari after traveling for about 15 minutes.
 

Here after taking the blessings of Baba Sai in Sai temple, you can roam around in the garden which is the center of the main attraction. The peaceful atmosphere of the temple and the flowers of the garden give you a different feeling of peace.
In the garden, you will get to see different flower beds which will fascinate you.
  
After staying here for half an hour you start your journey

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