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Hajipur Attractions - Tourist Places To Visit In Hajipur

  • 01Mahatma Gandhi Setu

    Mahatma Gandhi Setu

    Mahatma Gandhi Setu is one of the longest bridges in the world. It was inaugurated in May 1982. The bridge has been built over river Ganga and connects Patna with Hajipur in Bihar. It is 5,575 m in length and is supported by 48 pillars. The bridge has been an asset to speedy transportation and better traffic management in the entire region. The Mahatma Gandhi Setu is a striking example of architectural vision and spotless execution.

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  • 02Sonepur Fair

    Sonepur Fair

    Sonepur is located 6 km from Hajipur. On a full moon day of October-November, a festival called Kartik Diwas is celebrated. It is a fortnight-long cattle fair which takes place annually. The Sonepur Fair is hugely famed and one of the largest cattle fairs in Asia.

    The festival is not limited to cattle and includes vibrant events like folk plays, folk dances, music, street plays and a circus to enthrall the visitors. A plethora of indigenous goods such as garments and wooden furniture are kept on display, which can also be purchased. The state tourism department manages the fair and accommodation facilities are available during this time.

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  • 03Ramchaura Mandir

    Ramchaura Mandir is a landmark destination of Hajipur tourism. The temple is dedicated to Lord Rama which marks his visit to Hajipur on his way to Janakpur. The temple is built where the footprint was embossed on the ground. Legends proclaim that Lord Rama underwent his first head shaving ceremony in Hajipur. The place witnesses colossal celebrations during the festival of Rama Navami, and is accompanied by a fair. The sanctimonious place also has "Bari Sangat" and "Chhoti Sangat" which were visited by many saints in ancient period to offer prayers.

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  • 04Vaishali Mahotsava

    Vaishali Mahotsava

    The Vaishali Mahotsava is a celebration that honours devotion towards the 24th Jain Tirthankar Lord Mahavir. Vaishali is an ancient village located 41 km North-West of Hajipur. The place is well known for the archaeological sites including Buddha Stupa, Ashokan Piller, Abhisek Puskarani and others.

    Lord Mahavir was born in the village called Kundalpur, 4km from Vaishali. This festival is celebrated every year on Baisakhi Poornima, which is the full moon day of the first Hindu Month. Lord Buddha is believed to have blessed the soil of the land twice during 3rd century BC.

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  • 05Kaun Haara Ghat

    Kaun Haara Ghat

    Kaun Haara Ghat enjoys the status of being one of the key ghats of Ganga-Gandak rivers, where many Hindu rituals and cremation rites have been performed for centuries. The name of the ghat can be accorded to an ancient legend that illustrates a fight which took place between Gaja (elephant) and Graah (crocodile) in which Lord Vishnu had to interfere in order to save the life of Gajraj, his devotee.

    This episode has a huge cultural relevance and its manifestations can be seen in the emblem of the city and at the dome of the railway station of Hajipur including many other noteworthy places. Infact, the city derives its name “Kaun Hara” from this classical fight.

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  • 06Pataleshwar Mandir

    Pataleshwar Mandir

    The temple of Pataleshwar is one of the dazzling wonders in the city of Hajipur and is dedicated to the Lord of Gods, Lord Shiva. It is located at Jadhua road. The existence of the temple has been known since ancient period. It is believed that at one point of time Lord Shiva had appeared and decided upon to reside there forever in the form of a lingam.

    The temple is also adorned with anthropomorphic images of Lord Shiva which are worshipped along with the lingam by the devotees who seek the Lord’s blessings and grace. The chanting of hyms adds to the mysticism of the shrine. During Shivratri, the temple is ornamented attractively and devotees make offerings and pray for destruction of evils from their lives.

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  • 07Bateshwarnath Temple

    Bateshwarnath Temple

    The temple of Bateshwar Nath, dedicated to Lord Shiva is the oldest temple of Bihar. It is situated in the east direction of Hajipur. The existence of this temple dates back to the Mughal era. The temple is believed to have come into sight from the middle of a thousand-year-old banyan tree and many believe that the temple is self-constructed.

    As a result a large number of devotees are drawn to the shrine. The temple becomes a centre of celebration during the month of February during the festival of Basant Panchami along with a lively month-long fair organized on Mahashivratri. The place can be visited for peace of mind and for spiritual contentment.

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  • 08Nepali Mandir

    Nepali Mandir

    The Nepali Mandir is located in the west region of Hajipur and is an exclusive Shaivite shrine. The credit of building this splendid temple goes to Mathbar Singh Thapa, one of the commanders of Nepal during the medieval period.

    The architecture of the temple is praise-worthy as it showcases the uniqueness of pagoda architecture style. The aesthetics of the temple are given a new dimension by the fine wooden carving. The touch of Himalayan architecture with such an incredible finish triggers admiration from all those who visit it and the temple is surely one of its kind.

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  • 09Shri Maha Prabhuji's Baithakji At Helabazar

    Shri Maha Prabhuji's Baithakji At Helabazar

    The Shri Maha Prabhuji's Baithakji at Helabazar is a Hindu Temple and was built during the reign of Maha Prabhuji. In India, there are 84 Mahaprabhuji Baithaks in total. This temple houses Lord Krishna as its main diety. A large number of Vaishnav from all over the world combat the tough terrains and other challenges to attend the baithaks.

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