Mandar Mountains: Holy Religious Tourism

   Mandar mountain should be called the pride and glory of religious tourism. Yes, the mythological and historical significance of the Mandar mountain makes it distinctive. 

   This very sacred and religious place of Hindus is famous globally. The Mandar Mountains in District Banka of Bihar province of India are considered as churning of the sea churning. Thus, the ancient Mandar mountain is considered a place of faith for centuries. 

   It is also called Madaranchal. In fact, Mandar Parvat is located in Bansi in Banka district. It is popularly believed that Lord Vishnu always dwells on Mount Mandar. Hence, there is immense reverence among the devotees towards this place of faith and faith. 

   It is believed that Mandar Parvat was used as the churning of the sea churning between the Devas and Danavas. Hence, for Hindus, Mandar mountain is the holy site of Lord Vishnu. The famous Tirthankaras, who consider Jainism as Mandar Parbat, are considered to be a place associated with Lord Vasupujya.

   Mandar Parvat is a very perfect place for the tribals. A special Sadhana festival is celebrated every year in January at night. Lord Shree Rama and Lakshman are worshiped in this. Mandar mountain has special religious significance due to its connection with the mythological saga of Samudra Manthan. 

   About 700 feet high of black granite stone, this mountain is very visible. Particularly, hundreds of ancient sculptures, caves, temples, etc. engraved on the magnificent and beautiful rocks of Mandar mountain express religious, mythological and cultural pride. 

   The idols of Mount Mandar are believed to be of the late Gupta period. There is a divine grand temple of Lord Vishnu on the highest peak of Mandar mountain.

  In this temple the footprints are inscribed. It is believed that this verse is the mark of Lord Vishnu. However, those who believe in Jainism believe it to be the mark of the Tirthankara Lord Vasupujya. Many beautiful idols are seen on the rocks of Mandar mountain.

  Among them are idols of Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, Singh Vahini Durga, Mahakali and Narasimha etc. According to experts, the Mandar mountain is considered to be the main center of the Vaishnava sect. 

  The famous Vaishnava saint Chaitanya Mahaprabhu has given special importance to the Mandar mountain in his life journey. 

  The Papaharani pond located at the foothills of Mandar mountain has special significance. It is popularly believed that bathing in this pond helps in getting rid of leprosy. 

  A grand fair is organized here on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. After taking a bath in this pond situated at the foothills of Mandar mountain, devotees offer prayers to Lord Madhusudan. Devotees accept yogurt chuda and sesame laddus as special offerings.

   All the necessary resources are available to visit Mandar Parvat. The nearest airport is Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Airport Patna. The nearest railway station is Banka Junction. Tourists can also visit Mandar Parvat by road.
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