Sun Temple at Kandaha, Saharsa

 My next stop to Sun Temple Kandaha: After the journey to Tarasthan Mahishi my next stop was Kandaha Sun temple which is in the way of Tarasthan. It is approximately 5 kms. Distance from Mahishi.

I got an auto rickshaw from Mahishi and arrived there within 15 minutes. The experience of this journey was so cool. Because the climate and the environment of Kandaha is really divine. Full of peace, coldness in air, musical chirping of birds and like blessing of god is with me. I look around and I feel everything are in the meditation along with the temple.

Proud Part: The Sun Temple of Kandaha (Saharsa) is one on the unique Sun Temple in all of Temples in India. This is an important and historical place which has been duly recognized by the Archaeological Survey of India like Surya Mandir in Dev of Aurangabad district.  

Ancient History:During 12^th century Narsimha Dev ruled on Mithila. He was the king of Karnata. After few years of making of temple, Mughals take over ruled on Mithila. The Mughal emperor Kalapahad tried to destroy the temple which was however renovated by the famous saint poet  Laxminath Gosai .  This Sun temple is very  important part of history.

 Here in Kandaha, the magnificent idol of Surya Bhagwan riding on seven horsed chariot, has been carved on a single granite slab. Which is 700 years old. At the door of the sanctum sanctorum(garbh grih), there are inscriptions which a deciphered by historians, confirm that this sun temple was built during the period of king Narsimha Deo of Karnata dynasty who ruled over Mithila in the 12 century.

Aproach: Kandaha Surya Mandir is situated in Pastwar Panchayat of Mahishi Block. It is at nearly 16kms west from Saharsa district headquarter. On the way to Tarasthan, Mahishi, 

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Coordinates :25.8540° N, 86.4690° E

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Ways to reach Kandaha :                           

1) By rail route from Patna to Saharsa: 239 kms.

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By bus route from Patna to Saharsa: 250 kms.

2) By road route from Saharsa to Kandaha: 14 kms.

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Hotels in Saharsa:

1) VIjieya Hotel (Luxury)

2) Satkar Hotel

3) Rajmitra Hotel

4) Sangam Vihar (Luxury)

5) Koshi Vihar (Semi Luxury)

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Restaurant in Saharsa:

1) Anup Bhawan restaurant 

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Tara Sthan (Mahishi)

Taara Sthan Mahishi is one of the historical place which valuable importance made a religious impact on Mithila culture. Where the Hinduism boasts over lots of variety in itself, Tara Sthan is one of them.

That was my life’s first journey to Mahishi during Dashahra Puja. It’s distance about 16 kms. From Saharsa District headquarter where an ancient temple of Bhagwati Tara is built. The idol of Bhagwati Tara is said to be very old and draws devotees from far and . There are two smaller deities which are worshipped by the people as Ekjata and Nil Saraswati. This temple is very famous, it is always crowded here.  Devotees come and wish blessings for happiness and success for their life.

But one thing I saw there which will always remember.  As per the customs of Hindu religion they committed oblation to their deities. And after getting their desired inclination they make oblation during Dahshra Puja. I saw there the campus of temple was full of blood-red of goat and buffalo sacrifice.

In the first look it never allow our heart to be happen this cruel oblation of innocent animals. Today many organizations and philanthropist who work for animals are working against oblation. Many of the films made on this brutal activity to aware from Superstition. There is one of the telefilm “Rakt Tilak” made on this custom by a local filmmaker. Rakt Tilak is a awarded film in Australian film festival.

 But it has been a  tradition there are the belief in religion which always seen as the blessings of god. After all  My journey was fantastic and remarkable. Specially Mahishi is situated beside Koshi river the environment is so calm and full of peace. The villagers is are Brahman Pandits are in majority. 

    Coordinates :25.8540° N, 86.4690° E
Ways to reach Mahishi :                            
1) By rail route from Patna to Saharsa: 239 kms.
                       Or
By bus route from Patna to Saharsa: 250 kms.

      2) By road route from Saharsa to Mahishi: 16 kms.

    Hotels in Saharsa: 
1) VIjieya Hotel (Luxury)
2) Satkar Hotel
3) Rajmitra Hotel
4) Sangam Vihar (Luxury) 
5) Koshi Vihar (Semi Luxury)

    Restaurant in Saharsa:
1) Anup Bhawan restaurant 
2) Koshi nivas

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Saharsa

About:

Saharsa is one of the district of Bihar state in India. It have brief and ancient history. It is situated beside Koshi river which is a well-known river India for its mood. Saharsa is a divisional headquarter which have three district Saharsa, Supaul and Madhepura.

History:

·        Saharsa held the important place in history. Earlier in pre-historic period Saharsa was the part of Mithila which belongs to Raja Janak (from Ramayan). Today Mithila is a world famous culture which paintings known as Mithila paintings worldwide and it is much demanding.

·        Additionally Chandi Sthan at Biratpur is a ancient temple of Devi chandi.  

·        There is one of the shaktipeeth in  Dhamara named Katyayni temple.

·        And Tara temple at Mahishi.

·        Also Saharsa is well known about Mandan Mishra. It was the famous conversation between Mandan Mishra and shankarachaya took place in Mahishi Saharsa.

Aproach:

Presently there are two ways to reach here from Patna, the capital of Bihar. Rail route and Bus route are main travel resource. The other third transportation system is air route which is not in action currently the report as on 2014.

Distance:

Wiki link: Here is the wiki link where you can find more information about Saharsa district on Wikipedia Saharsa.

Important persons from history which contributed to make this city better:  

·        Manohar Lal Tekriwal a businessman donated several bighas land to establish Manohar High School, Manohar Lal Tekriwal College (formerly Saharsa College)

·        Pandit Rajendra Mishra, freedomfighter established Rajendra Mishra College.

·        Late Ramesh Chandra Jha (former state minister) established Ramesh Jha Mahila College.

·        Contractors Sarva Narayan Singh and Ram Kumar Singh established S.N.S.R.K.S. College for which the land was donated by Sri Pirvat Babu and Sri Nageswar Babu of Rahua Mani.

 Historical places to visit:

·        Tara Sthan (Mahishi) --16 Kms from Saharsa Headquarter

·        Katyayani Shaktipith (Dhamara)-- 38 Kms from Saharsa Headquarter

·        Matsyagandha Temple --3 Kms from Saharsa Headquarter

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