Short Trip at Deoghar and Tapovan

Last weekend (27-Apr-13) had a short trip to Deoghar mainly to have the "Darshan" of "Baidyanath". We reached Jashidi station at around 1 PM and from there an auto rickshaw to the Hotel Mahadev Palace in Deoghar in 20 minuets. In the evening we booked an auto rickshaw to first visit the Kundeswari Temple and then Baidyanath Temple. Having "Darshan" in the evening is more peaceful than in the morning. Though next early morning at around 5.45 AM, we visited the Temple again but the situation and the crowed there advised me not take Wife and Daughter inside. So went inside alone and soon realized to what extent my decision was correct. By 6.30 AM, we headed for a very sacred place named TAPOVAN just 10 KM away from Deoghar. The weather in early morning was really pleasant and the place was just fantastic with some breathtaking views. A number of caves are found in this hill. It was a meditation place for Rishis and Munis for a long time. It is said that Sage Valmiki came here for penance. Sri Sri Balananda Brahmachari obtained Siddhi (success through penance) here.

Below are some photos taken during the trip.

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Nimpith - Kaikhali

A place near Sundarbans on the bank of Matla river. Only option to stay there is The Ramkrishna Mision Ashram Guest House. Having no Electricity with blowing wind all the time, breathtaking view of vast Matla river. The distance from Kolkata is around 80Kms and takes around 1 and half hours by road. The driving direction is EM Bypass > Kamalgaji > Baruipur Level Crossing > Dakshin Barasat > Joynagar > Nimpith > Jamtola > Kaikhali. We first visited to Nimpith Ramakrishna Ashram, the way we were welcomed was amazingly heart-warming.Quickly we were allotted a room and asked to freshen up. After about half an hour when the call for lunch came, we were taken to a nearby building. After a sumptuous lunch and a short afternoon nap, we set out to our final destination – Kaikhali.

Chakladham - Birth place of Baba Loknath.

It was a long due to visit Baba Loknath Dham in Chakla. Finally decided to have the darshan on my 43 rd birthday. Started at around 8 AM in the morning on 22-Nov-2015. Now a days the google map has made the driver’s life very easy. So set the destination and simply followed the direction. The road condition was ok except few patches on Barasat Taki road. The temple place is very nice and clean. Very organized as well. Also visited the Chakla Kali Mandir just 50 metres from the Baba Loknath Mandir. Very serene and what a peace of mind. Offered puja and anjali to “Ma Kali”. This Idol of Ma Kali is very old. Father of Loknath baba used to worship Ma kali here and the little Loknath used to seat there and watch the puja by his father. Added some photographs that I took with all my amateur skill.

Shantiniketan

Shantiniketan is a much visited place though, but in this trip our stay in Jiraan resort was indeed relaxing and rejuvenating in an absolute rural ambiance . Jiraan is located at Kamarpara village in Birbhum district, West Bengal. On the highway between Bolpur and Ilambazar, right after BITM college comes Kamarpara bus-stop and the gates of Jiraan-The Retreat.

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