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==== Ghushmeshwar Nath Dham ==== |
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Ghisarnath or Ghushmeshwar Nath Dham is main attraction of Lalganj Ajhara.It is situated 9 km from the Lalganj tehsil in Kumbhapur village on the shore of [[Sai River]]. |
Ghisarnath or Ghushmeshwar Nath Dham is main attraction of Lalganj Ajhara.It is situated 9 km from the Lalganj tehsil in Kumbhapur village on the shore of [[Sai River]]. |
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==== Baba Budheshwarnath Temple ==== |
==== Baba Budheshwarnath Temple ==== |
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Revision as of 11:39, 11 April 2012
Lalganj Ajhara | |
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Town | |
| Country | India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Pratapgarh |
| Subdistrict | Lalganj Ajhara |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| Pincode | 2301320 |
The Lalganj Ajhara is a Town and Tehsil in Pratapgarh district in Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
It is located 36 km away from the Pratapgarh headquarter and 118 km from the capital of Uttar Pradesh Lucknow.The town is known for the historical pilgrim destination of Ghushmeshwar Nath Temple.
Geography
Lalganj Ajhara is located at.The Sai river (Tributary of river Gomati) flowing through the town.It is the tehsil comes on way of National Highway Pratapgarh to Lucknow.
History
Lalganj has several historical heritage.As per as legend says that Lord Rama passed a crossed this town during Ramayan era.
Siyarahiya is a small village in Lalganj speaks about Ramayana and its evidences.
The rare Kareel tree, which has been found in Lalganj near of Ghuisarnath Dham is mentioned in Ramcharitramanas of Goswami Tulsidas.
The holy river Sai flows though this town is mentioned in several Puranas specially in Ramayana.
Tourism
Ghushmeshwar Nath Dham
Ghisarnath or Ghushmeshwar Nath Dham is main attraction of Lalganj Ajhara.It is situated 9 km from the Lalganj tehsil in Kumbhapur village on the shore of Sai River.Ghusmeshwar Nath Dham is believed to be the holiest site of pilgrimage of this region. It is located on the bank of River Sai and enshrines a Shiva Linga, which is popular here by the name of Baba Ghuisarnath Dham.
Baba Budheshwarnath Temple
Baba Budheshwarnath Dham is about approx15 km from Lalganj and 3 km from Ghuisarnath Dham situated in Deum village.This temple is of Lord Shiva.The shivling is swayambhu appeared for prosperity of devotees.
Sai River
Some significant parts of Uttar Pradesh are located on the banks of River Sai, which is considered as sacred by the Hindu community.
The river also has its name mentioned in the Puranas and in Ramcharitmanas of Goswami Tulsidas. In the Puranas, it is known by the name of Adi Ganga that means the ‘First Ganga’. The Sai River is a tributary of River Gomti and rises in the Hardoi region. It separates the region of Lucknow from Unnao. It flows towards the south and comes into the region of Pratapgarh through the west, then it turns east and touches The Ghuisarnath Dham of Lalganj. Flowing out of Ghuisarnath Dham, it touches another religious place known as the Chandika Dham that is dedicated to Devi Chandi. Devotees take a bath in River Sai and worship Baba Ghuisarnath with its water.
Educationa Institute
- Bhagwan Dutt Degree College
- R.N. Girls Degree College
- Om Budheshwar Nath R. S. V. Degree College
- R.A.M. Intermediate College
- Sri Avavdhesh Vidya Niketan Inter College
- Saraswati Vidya Mandir Inter College
- Lilawati Monstessory School
- Einsteen Public School.