Pahari Mandir, Ranchi, Jharkhand

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1 Pahari Mandir, Ranchi, Jharkhand
2 How to reach
3 Other Temples
4 Official Address

Pahari Mandir, Ranchi, Jharkhand

Pahari Mandir is located at 2140 feet on a tip of hill in Ranchi city. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. A beautiful lake makes the view from temple truly mesmerising. This is the only temple where Indian flag hoisted every year on republic day.

Shiva Linga - Ranchi Pahari Mandir

Shiva Linga – Ranchi Pahari Mandir

The Ranchi lake was excavated by Colonel Onsely in 1842. The devotees climb 468 steps to reach the temple.

Colonel Onsely

Lare number of people come here during Shivaratri, usually in the month of February, and then in October/November during Navaratri. Locally the Lord is popularly known as Pahari Baba. During Shravan time, the devotees offer Jal (Dhara) to Lord Shiva and the Shravan season is a major draw for visitors.

Shiva Linga - Ranchi Pahari Mandir2

Shiva Linga – Ranchi Pahari Mandir2

The hillock is called as known as Richi Buru. This hill was earlier known as Phansi Tongri as it was the place where freedom fighters were hanged to death. To remember the importance of this important hill in the freedom movement, the tricolour flag is unfurled on the Independence Days and Republic days.

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