Devinagar Tourist Attractions Maheshpur pakur Jharkhand

Devinagar, Maheshpur, major tourist places of Pakur, is a unique cultural and religious destination of Jharkhand. Local festivals, tribal culture and beautiful natural beauty make it an ideal place to visit.

Historical and cultural importance of Devinagar.

There is a village located in Maheshpur block in Pakur district of Jharkhand state, whose name is Devinagar.

This village was named Devinagar because apart from Goddess Maa Kali, Durga, Lakshmi, Saraswati, Shiva-Parvati, Bhimeshwari Mata, Aranya Devi, Shridei Ji Sahiban temple etc. are located here since ancient times.

There is also a story about Devinagar, which says that the old name of Maheshpur area of ​​Pakur district was Sultanabad. Sultanabad state was established in 1315 AD, which was established by Prince Banku Singh Ji.

The name of Sultanabad was later changed to Maheshpur. The capital of the state was initially located in Seenathbak village, which was later shifted to Debinagar and then to Maheshpur in 1753 AD.

The temple of Singhabahini Devi, the main goddess of Maheshpur Raj, was also established here. Which is still present today.

Geographic location of Devinagar

Devinagar is located about 38 km from Pakur Jula headquarters and 16 km southwest of Maheshpur block headquarters. There are many villages located around Devinagar. Such as Kaira Chatar, Nunbatta, Biskutia, Doniabandh, Titidanga, Kotalpokhar, Narayangarh, Radhakrishnapur, Kangapahari, Dumdumi and Abhua.

All these villages come within about 5 to 10 kilometers from Devinagar. The main attractions to see here are Devi temple, natural beauty, religious fairs, local markets, nearby religious places, ruins of tunnel, cultural programs, ancient heritage, remains of fort etc.

How to reach Devinagar?

Pakur can be easily reached by rail and road. Then from Pakur district one can reach Devinagar by road. Rail facility is not available in Devinagar. Maheshpur block is about 16 km south-west from here by road.

The best way to reach here is by road. You can also come by bus, car or your personal vehicle. The nearest railway station to Devinagar is Pakur Railway Station.

Main attractions for tourists

1. Devi Mandir – This temple is established in a peaceful environment near the village. It is considered to be a major place of religious importance. Which gives a beautiful example of faith and architecture.
2. Natural beauty – The view around Devinagar is known for its natural beauty. This area surrounded by greenery is a center of attraction for nature lovers.
3. Religious fairs – Every year a Varsik fair is organized in the temple of Devi Mata. In which local people and devotees participate in this fair. Which reflects the ancient cultural and religious traditions of Devinagar.
4. Local market – For shopping of traditional handicrafts and local products.
5. Nearby religious places – Many temples of gods and goddesses are located around Devinagar village. Other temples and religious places here attract the tourists coming here.
6. Ruins of the tunnel – There are ruins of a tunnel at this place. Which are related to history. This tunnel was built by King Udit Narayan Singh. Who was the king of Maheshpur. All history lovers and tourists come here to see this ancient tunnel. Which connects Devinagar to Birkiti village.
7. Ancient Heritage– Devinagar has many ancient temples and forts, some of which are intact today and some have been destroyed. This shows the ancient history of this place.
8. Ruins of the Fort– Many tunnels, caves, temples, forts etc. were built here by King Udit Narayan Singh of Birkiti. All of them broke down with time. Today, the remains of ancient forts can be seen at many places here.

Religious importance of Devinagar

Devinagar has religious importance since ancient times. People here have been worshipping the gods and goddesses. In many temples, goats are sacrificed even today. In many temples, worship is done only with laddus and sweets.

Religious importance was given priority here since the time of the king. The local people have never lagged behind in worship. Apart from Mata Durga, Kali, Lakshmi, Saraswati, Shiva-Parvati, Bhimeshwari Mata, Aranya Devi are worshipped here. Shivling is definitely seen in all these temples.

Local tribal culture

The main tribes living in Devinagar and the surrounding areas are Santhal, Paharia, Mal Paharia and other tribes. They have their own unique traditions, customs, and folk songs. They have a different way of celebrating their festivals and festivals.

The people of the Santhal tribe mainly celebrate the annual Sarhul festival. The people of Paharia and Mal Paharia tribes are known for their distinct religion. This tribe prefers to live mostly in the jungles. Their clan deities are considered very powerful.

It is said that if someone enters the place of their deities without their permission, that person either goes mad or the deities of the Paharia tribe possess him.

Major festivals in Devinagar

Sohrai Festival: This is the most important festival of the Santhal tribe, which is celebrated with great pomp after harvesting. In this festival, people worship bulls and celebrate happiness through dance and music.

Baha Festival: This is another festival of the Santhal tribe, which is celebrated with the arrival of spring season. In this festival, the new crop is worshipped and the people of the village organize group dance and music. This festival is celebrated a day before Holi.

Karma Puja: One of the major tribes of Jharkhand celebrates Karma Puja. This puja is done for the fertility of the earth and trees, in which tree branches are specially decorated and traditional dances are performed.

Durga Puja: This is an important festival in Devinagar as well as throughout Jharkhand and Bengal. It is celebrated on a large scale, in which idols of Goddess Durga are installed and immersed.

Deepawali and Chhath Puja: Major festivals of Hinduism like Deepawali and Chhath Puja are also a part of the religious life here. Especially in Chhath Puja, local people worship the Sun God.

Other places to visit in Pakur district and around Devinagar.

• Nitya Kali Mandir
• Kanchangarah cave
• Dharni Pahar
• rajbari, pakur
• Birkitti fort, pakur
• Devinagar pakur
• Sidho Kanho Murmu Park Pakur
• MAHAKAL SHAKTI PITH
• Martello Tower
• shiv shitla mandir, pakur
• Shingh wahini temple
• prakriti vihar, pakur

Local food and dishes of Devinagar

• Sadda (rice) – This dish is made from rice flour. Which is sweet and salty to eat. Local people like it very much.
• Litti-chokha: This is a famous dish of Jharkhand and Bihar, in which litti made from wheat flour is eaten with brinjal or potato chokha.
• Vegetables: Dishes made from local greens like chakor saag, koyni saag etc. are prominently included in the food here.
• Dhuska: This dish made from a mixture of rice and urad dal is very much liked in Jharkhand. It is fried in oil and served with chutney.
• Chuda-dahi: This is a simple but traditional dish in which rice poha (chuda) is eaten with curd. It is especially popular in summer.
• Sattu Paratha: Paratha stuffed with sattu (roasted gram flour) is very much liked in Devinagar and surrounding areas. It is usually eaten with curd or pickle.
• Arsa: It is a sweet dish made from rice and jaggery, which is prepared on special occasions. It tastes amazing and can be stored for a long time.
• Handiya: It is a special type of rice drink, which is traditionally prepared by the local tribes. It is consumed on special occasions.
• Pitha: It is a major dish made from rice flour, which is prepared in both sweet and savory forms. It is made on special festivals and occasions.

Options for staying

There are many facilities for staying and lodging in Pakur district. But you may face some difficulty in staying overnight in Devinagar. Dharamshalas, Ashrams, Homestays, Hotels in nearby cities, local hotels are available for staying overnight here.

But if you want to stay with family, then Pakur can be the best place. Which will be good according to your budget.

Weather of Devinagar and suitable time for travel

You can visit Devinagar in Maheshpur block of Pakur district in any season. But if you want to enjoy the ancient heritage and views here, then you can go here between October to February.

Before going, definitely get some necessary information about this place. So that there is no problem in going here. The temperature here increases a lot during the summer season.

Safety and traveler information

Devinagar is a safe place to visit, but sometimes anything can happen to anyone. It would not be right to say this. I mean to say that there is no guide facility for sightseeing in Devinagar, so wherever you want to visit, you can go alone or take local people.

Talking about safety, Devinagar seems to be safe. If your luck is bad then what can be said about it. While going here, do not forget to take the things of your need with you. Like, definitely take food and drinks.

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