Maa Akarshani Buru Temple || Solo Short Ride || Hindu Temple in Chilku || Kharsawan || Jharkhand. скачать в хорошем качестве

Maa Akarshani Buru Temple || Solo Short Ride || Hindu Temple in Chilku || Kharsawan || Jharkhand.

Maa Akarshani Buru Temple, also known as Maa Akarshini Mandir, is a revered Shakti Peeth nestled in the scenic hills of Chilku, near Kharsawan in Seraikela-Kharsawan district, Jharkhand. Location and SettingPerched at about 320 feet atop a hill, just 3 km from Kharsawan block headquarters and around 40 km from Chakradharpur, the temple blends natural beauty with spiritual allure amid surrounding mountains. Devotees access it via a short trek, drawn by its serene, rain-attracting ambiance locals attribute to the goddess's magnetic power. Historical LegendsLinked to Mahabharata lore, the site ties to the Pandavas' post-Lakshagriha refuge, where Bhima wed Hidimba and Ghatotkacha worshipped here. A self-manifested stone idol (swayambhu shila) emerged after the goddess cursed the temple shut during a priest's intrusion; British-era attempts to mine rumored gold beneath it failed amid divine wrath, like mysterious illnesses. Spiritual SignificanceNamed "Akarshini" for her "attracting" force, the deity fulfills devotees' wishes, especially for rain and prosperity; she's worshipped uniquely via stones, not idols, by local Bhumij tribes without priests. Her seven sisters' shrines span Jharkhand, Odisha, and beyond, amplifying regional faith. Key FestivalsMassive crowds throng during Makar Sankranti (January 14-15) for Akhan Yatra, marking the new year with prayers. Jantal Puja in Sawan draws 112 villages' farmers seeking bountiful rains.