The idol of sun god riding seven horsed chariot, has been carved on a single granite slab. SUN Temple at Kandaha : Like Deb (in Aurangabad district), the SUN Temple at Kandaha village is an important religious and historical place which has been duly recognized by the Archaeological Survey of India. It is also said that Shankaracharya, after his initial victory over Mandan Mishra was challenged by Bharati, was outwitted by her and he accepted defeat. Bharti, wife of Mandan Mishra, who was also a great scholar, was named as Judge for the discourse. It is said that a religious discourse (Shastrarth) was held between Shankaracharya and the local scholar Mandan Mishra. Mandan Bharti Asthan :The place is situated in Mahishi Block. During the Navratra people from distant places visit the village to offer prayers to the goddess of power. The tantric Scholars and devotees attach much significance to this Chandi temple, which is said to form an equilateral triangle (TRIK) WITH Katyayani temple near Dhamhara ghat and Tara temple at Mahishi. During exile the Pandavas had lived here for 12 years.
This village is also associated with King Birat of the Mahabharat age. On either side of the main deity, there are two smaller female deities which are worshipped by the people as Ekjata nad Nil Saraswati.Ĭhandika Sthan at BIRATPUR : Biratpur village under Sonebarsa block of this district is famous for an ancient temple of goddess Chandi. The idol of Bhagwati Tara is said to be very old and draws devotees from far and wide. TARA STHAN at MAHISHI : It is situated at a distance of about 16 Kms west of Saharsa in village Mahishi where an ancient temple of Bhagwati Tara is built. PLACES of Religious/ Historical & Archaeological IMPORTANCE
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