Hargauri Temple (Shiv Mandir) Thakurganj
HarGauri Temple is located in Thakurganj block. It is believed that this temple is at least 100 years old. In the year 2000, it celebrated its Golden Jubilee Year. This temple was built by the Zamindar of Tagore Estate. Folklore says that the Zamindar found the statues of Mahadev and Parvati co- joined together in one stone. He took the statue to Benaras, but one night he dreamt that Lord Mahadeva instructed him to return the statue to the original place and build a temple there. The Zamindar got so scared that he returned back next day and also subsequently got the temple constructed. Every year on the occasion of Shiv Ratri people come from far off places to worship and to offer holy water to the Shivling here.
Tourist Attractions in Thakurganj
Ruins of Churli Estate Kisanganj bears with pride, its connection to the erstwhile Churli estate on the outskirts of Thakurganj block bordering Nepal. The Haveli, once the pride of the Churli estate, is now in a totally dilapidated condition, even as it reminds visitors of its proud bearing. During the British period, this estate was owned by Kudan Lal Singh and extended up to Sonapur in West Bengal, Kharudah in Kishanganj and 100 km up to the Nepal border. Churli Estate had taken zamindari rights (landlordship rights) from Tagore estate for two mauzas, Besarpatti and Nijagacch. After independence Tagore estate and Churli estate together fought the court case against the abolition of zamindari but lost everything in the land ceiling Act. Today, the descendants of Kudan Lal Singh live in abject poverty in the vicinity of the Haveli. HarGauri Temple HarGauri Temple is located in Thakurganj block. It is believed that this temple is at least 100 years old. In the year 2000, it celebrated its Golden Jubilee Year. This temple was built by the Zamindar of Tagore Estate. Folklore says that the Zamindar found the statues of Mahadev and Parvati co- joined together in one stone. He took the statue to Benaras, but one night he dreamt that Lord Mahadeva instructed him to return the statue to the original place and build a temple there. The Zamindar got so scared that he returned back next day and also subsequently got the temple constructed. Every year on the occasion of Shiv Ratri people come from far off places to worship and to offer holy water to the Shivling here. Bandarjoola Bandarjoola is a village located in Benugarh area. During excavations beautiful statues of Lord Vishnu and Sun God were found. This clearly marks the historical relevance of this place. Bandarjoola patiently awaits the arrival of archeologists to unravel its mysteries Kachuudah Lake This beautiful natural lake is located 40 km from Kishanganj. It is home to hundreds of migratory birds that make it their temporary home. Recently the Tourism Department, Government of Bihar, sanctioned money for the beautification and development of the area around the lake for promoting local tourism.
About Thakurganj
Thakurganj - my native place - my place of birth. I love it. Geography - Nearest Towns - Nearest Airport - Historical importance and myths - Thakurganj map - Thakurganj Image - Looking at Thakurganj map, we can see where it is in the map of India. Between Nepal and Bangladesh and parallel to state WB, this place Thakurganj is really beautiful and full of natural beautify.Thakurganj
Thakurganj is situated in Bihar, India. It is border of India. Next side is small and beautiful country Nepal. Yes when I was studying there in Thakurganj, I can remember, we generally used to go to Nepal for shopping with Babuji and Maa.
What’s more - Also Bangladesh border is just 30 KM from Thakurganj. Darjeeling is 4 hour journey and Bhutan is some 7 hour journey. Isn’t it interesting?
Siliguri (WB) - 50 KM
Islampur (WB) - 25 KM
Kishanganj (Bihar) - 50 KM
Purnea (Bihar) - 125 KM
Bahadurganj (Bihar) - 42 KM
Araria (Bihar) - 84 KM
BAGDOGRA (40 KM)
1. It was named after “Sri Ravindranath Tagore”. (Thakur)
2. It was part of 1yr agyatwas of Pandavs. We can see the place where Pandava’s were cooking (Bhatdhala, Sagdhala). And where Bhim was sleeping (Bhim Takiya).
3. Kichakwadh - A place near Thakurganj, where people celebrate and organise a fair every year.
4. Khirsamunder - Again a place for mela near thakurganj.
