| Barah
Chhetra
This is the
spot where Barah, the boar incarnation of Lord Vishnu, protector
of the universe fought the demon Hiranyakashyapu and killed
him.
Highlights
One of the four greatest Hindu pilgrimages.
Location
Located at the confluence of Sapta Koshi and Koka
rivers, a few kilometers from the industrial town of Biratnagar
in east Nepal.
Barah
Chhetra is an important Hindu pilgrimage site and is only
an hour's drive away. The Barahi temple lies at the confluence
of the two rivers, Sapta Koshi and Koka. This shikar style
temple of Lord Vishnu in his boar incarnation attracts a large
number of Vishnu worshippers. It is believed Vishnu came down
to earth in the form of a boar and destroyed Hiranyakashyapu
at this very spot. Colorful folks from shamans to Indian pilgrims
converge here to pay homage to the one who saved the world
from the likes of Hiranyakashyapu. Another holy site is the
Danta Kali temple built on the spot where Sati Devi's tooth
came to rest when it fell off while Lord Shiva was mournfully
wandering about with his dead consort's body. You can also
visit the Pindeswar Mahadev with its Shiva lingam.
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