Ranchi. Maa Chhinnamasta Temple, located at Rajrappa in Ramgarh district, about 70 km from Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand, is not only a famous Siddha Peetha, but it is also one of the major tourist destinations of the state. Due to the unique confluence of faith and nature, the devotees coming here experience “Ek Panth Do Kaj” – along with worship, picnic and enjoyment of natural beauty. With the beginning of the month of December, the number of devotees and tourists in Maa Chhinnamasta temple is continuously increasing.
Situated at a distance of 70 kilometers from Ranchi and 22 kilometers from Ramgarh district headquarters, this place becomes a center of attraction during New Year and winter holidays. Tourists come here from different parts of the country and enjoy boating at the confluence of Damodar and Bhairavi rivers. The Damodar-Bhairavi Sangam site located in the temple complex is a special attraction for tourists. People enjoy the picturesque view of nature while boating among the flowing rivers. People come here from far and wide to have a picnic with their family. The hot water pond located about one kilometer away from Maa Chhinnamasta temple also attracts devotees and tourists.
There is a local belief that bathing here provides relief from diseases like skin diseases. If seen from a scientific point of view, due to the high amount of phosphorus in the water, it is said to be beneficial in skin related diseases, due to which the number of people taking bath here is very high. Bahamandhara beach, located about three kilometers away from Rajrappa Residential Colony, is also famous for picnics. People from nearby rural areas and colonies come here in large numbers, due to which this area always remains vibrant. These days, Bhojpuri and Nagpuri films are also being shot in the beautiful valleys of Rajrappa, due to which the popularity of this area has further increased. According to officials of Maa Chhinnamasta Temple Trust Committee, thousands of devotees are likely to come on the occasion of New Year. In view of this, special cleanliness and arrangements are being made in the temple premises. And
The administration is also prepared from security point of view, so that there is no chaos of any kind. Although the area is known for elephant migration, there is panic among the people due to the death of six people in elephant attacks in Ramgarh and Bokaro districts in the last one month. The administration is also keeping a vigilant eye on this. Overall, Maa Chinnamasta Temple Rajrappa is a confluence of faith, tourism and nature, which attracts thousands of people every year.
