Swargadwari
Before he left his physical body the guru gave some of his powers to a few disciples. On the day he departed his physical body by his own will, a number of people gathered around him at the place where he habitually meditated. The guru left his body after bidding goodbye to his disciples and other followers. His favourite cow also died at the same instant, and then the rest of the cows miraculously disappeared within a few days. There are also accounts of cows emptying their milk by themselves every day at the same time, at the place where the Guru died. He had done many miracles during his lifetime. Once he asked Rolpali cowherds not to take the cattle to graze in a particular area warning them of a huge landslide there. But they refused and were swept away by the landslide. He used to tell the fortunes of the devotees. He was so kind that no one returned from the temple without food. He helped the poor build their houses. He managed to teach Vedic scriptures and other religious scriptures to the children. They may perform Vedic worship in the temple after studying. But doing this is not a compulsion.
Swargadwari is counted among Nepal's top pilgrimage sites and is listed in a national inventory of cultural and historic heritage sites.
As of 2009, a cable car to the temple complex was under construction. In the aftermath of the 1996-2006 Nepalese Civil War, donations of straw and hay had diminished to a point where resident cattle at Swargawari were in danger of starving.
It is one of the most popular Hindu places. It is located in the southern part of Pyuthan district. The main visitors to this religious area are Nepalese and Indians. Swargadwari is also popular for trekking. It takes two days to reach there by foot. The footfall in Swargadwari increases dramatically in June and July. Anyone can reach there from two routes; from Bhingri, and from Ghorahi. It takes around 4 hours from Bhingri to reach Swargadwari, and around 8 hours from Ghorahi, Dang. But the routes are extremely breathtaking. The route from Dang is more dangerous in comparison to the Bhingri road. This road has been recently rerouted for betterment and a safe journey. It lies on the top of the hill, surrounded by pine forests. There are a vast number of Rhododendron trees on the way and in Swargadwari itself.
References
- ^ Yadav, Ram (2020-02-10). "SWARGADWARI, Pyuthan - Nepal Tourism Hub". Retrieved 2024-08-19.
- ^ INS, स्वतन्त्र समाचार सेवा / (2023-05-18). "धरतीको स्वर्ग अर्थात् स्वर्गद्वारी !". INS. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
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- ^ "Pilgrimage Tour Nepal". Kathmandu: Angel Tours and Trekking Operator Nepal. Retrieved April 10, 2011.
- ^ Bhandari, Bishnu, ed. (1997), Inventory of heritage sites in Nepal, Kathmandu: IUCN Nepal, Heritage and Biodiversity Conservation Programme., retrieved April 10, 2011
- ^ "Nepalese Government is planning to construct six more cable cars". Everest Journal. February 20, 2009. Retrieved April 10, 2011.
- ^ Bohara, Gajendra (January 4, 2010). "500 cows starving in Swargadwari". Republica. Nepal Republic Media, Pvt. Ltd. Retrieved April 7, 2011.
- ^ Bohara (January 10, 2010). "Straw collection for starving cows". Republica, op. cit.
External links
Maps and Imagery
- Satellite Image of Temple Complex
- Terrain Swargadwari (temple icon), Dang Valley (D), Mahabharat Range (green line), Arun Khola (A), Madi Kh. (M), Jhimruk Kh. (J)