Angrabadi Temple
Located at the Khunti district of Jharkhand, the temple is
believed to have a Swayambhu Shiva Linga that is regularly worshipped. The
temple is also called as Amareshwar because the deity according to legend was
worshipped by a Mango tree.
Location Jharkhand , Khunti, Ranchi
Legend
The temple is kept in the open air and no roof is given. It
is said that whenever it has been tried to construct a concrete roof for the
temple, Lord Shiva appeared in the dream and ask the enthusiasts to stop the
construction. Thus, the temple is so kept over the centuries. Presently, the
temple is situated under a banyan tree.
Architecture
The temple complex is situated on 8 acres of land . The
Shiva Temple is roofless, and the lingam is placed under a banyan tree. Besides
the swambhu shiva linga, there are temples of Mata Parvati, Durga, Ganesha, Sri
Ram, Sita, Lakshman, Hanuman, and a Radha Krishna Temple in the complex. A
unique minar-shaped temple in the complex entice visitors.
Culture
The century-old enriched history, music, art, religion, food
and people exhibit the true essence of Jharkhand's culture. This new Indian
state that has been dissected mostly from Bihar held its capital at Ranchi.
There are multiple pilgrimages in this eastern state of India. Devotees from
across the country and abroad come to this beautiful state to explore the
shrines of their concerned sects. Besides, the temples, churches and mosques,
the state of Jharkhand has many beautiful places to explore.
Darsan Info
Angrabadi Temple opens at 6.00 AM & close at 8.00 PM
Darsan Dresscode
Wearing conservative clothes is suggested, though, no such
regulations are made by the Angrabadi Temple authorities.
Famous Festival
February - Maha Shiv Ratri
March - Holi,Ram
Nabami Brata
July - Ratha
Yatra
August -Janmashtami
September - Ganesh Puja, Radha Ashtami
October - Durga Puja, Dusshera
November - Hanuman Jayanti
December - Ram Vivah Panchami
Temple Rituals
Nitya Puja, Morning and Evening aarti, bhoga offering and
distribution are the main rituals at Angrabadi Temple.
Special Rituals
Special Puja is arranged on the pious day of Maha Shivratri.
Mundan is another important ritual that is done in this temple of Lord Shiva.
Additional Info
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Eateries near Angrabadi Temple:
Mithila Restaurant
Chinar restaurant
Punjab Sweet House
Waterfront
Zero Mile Restaurant
Junglee Restaurant
Planet Masala
The Nook
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Supermarket : Available