This is considered the holiest ghat of Bithoor. Devotees of Lord Brahma pray at the altar of the "Wooden Slippers" after a ritual dip in the Ganga. Brahmavart Ghat is considered the holiest Ghat of Bithoor. Devotees of Lord Brahma pray at the altar of the "Wooden Slippers" after a ritual dip in the Ganga.
It was built by Raja Bir Singh ji Deo of Orchha in 1675. It is also known as Radha Rani Temple. It is one of the many temples dedicated to the divine couple that ornaments the four elevations of the hill at Barsana.
Also known as the Radha Rani Temple, it is one of the many temples dedicated to the divine couple that ornament the four elevations of the hill at Barsana. The most beautiful temple at Barsana, it was built by Raja Bir Singh ji Deo of Orchha in 1675. The new marble temple adjoining it, was added later on.
The area between the hill housing the Radha-Rani temple and the adjoining temple is known as the Sankari-Khor. This is the venue of the annual fair held in the month of Bhadon (July-August). The other three shrines are the Man Mandir, Dargah and Mor-Kutir temples.
This city has a pride history of Muslim sages. Therefore some holy majares are here and these are Majare Aala Hazrat, Khanqahai Aaliya Niyazia, Bara Burji Masjid ( Tehsil, Aanwala ). Animals of various kinds are around the place. Cows and goats are tethered, and behind one of the buildings is a camel.There's a sadhu sitting at a shrine, ready to receive offerings from devotees. There's another sadhu sitting on a mat on a verandah of one of the buildings. He looks like someone important.
The only church of the Bareilly city is Freewell Baptist Church. The remains of Ahichhatra, the capital town of ancient Northern Panchala was discovered near Ramnagar Village of Anola Tehsil in Bareilly. 5000 coins belonging to the periods earlier than that of Guptas have been yielded from Ahichhatra. The terracotta human figurines from Ahichhatra became a model for determining the subsequent excavations at other sites in the Ganga Valley. During the 6th Century BC, Panchala was among one of the sixteen mehajanapadas of India.
Bareilly is a spiritual city and the Alakhnath Temple is the headquarters of the Anand Akhara order of Naga sannyasins. A separate class/section of this order belongs to the Shiva devotees, known as 'Naga Babas' as they do not wear any clothes. The temple is always full of devotees who sing Bhajans and make offerings. The temple has several shrines dedicated to different Gods and Goddesses. Even animals of various kinds including cows, goats and sometimes camels can be seen in the premises. A sadhu receives the offerings from the devotees. He greets you and smears ash on your forehead.
The Hindi version of the epic Ramayana, “The Ramcharitmanas” is said to have been composed by Tulsidas, here.
A monument that gives a standing testimony to a great literary figure of yesteryears, Tulsi Smarak Bhavan houses the literary works Tulsidas. Mainly used for conducting religious discourses and prayer meetings, this building also acts as a cultural center where one can enjoy performing arts sessions by veteran artists.
This temple stands at the place, where Rama is said to have performed the Ashvamedha Yagya. About 300 years ago, the Raja of Kullu built a new temple here, which was improved by Ahilyabai Holkar of Indore, during 1784. At the same time, the adjoining ghats were also built. The initial idols in black sandstone were recovered from Saryu and placed in the new temple, famous as Kaleram-ka-Mandir.
