Seven Places of Kaushambi One Must visit During This Diwali

Now I am standing at the ticket counter of Govindpuri Metro station and paying 50 rupees to ticket counter,the guy said it will taket 55 minutes to reach there because distance is 23 km from Govindpuri and I saw the notice board and map given there.I will stay there in my sis home near by metro station and planning to visit the most famous places of Kaushambi UP.It was 22th metro station from GovindPuri metro station of South Delhi,India.

Digambar Jain Temple, which was built in 1834 in the memory of the 6th Tirthankur, Lord Padma Prabhu is one of the major pilgrimage places for Jains. The main attraction of this temple is the different idols of Lord Padma Prabhu along with his footprints. The 'Nirvana' festival that takes place in the months of February and March in this temple, which attracts a large number of Jain devotees and other visitors.

Sri Ram Temple Bajha, located at a distance of around 30 kmilometres from Allahabad, is one of the popular temples of the destination. This temple is believed is   to be constructed around 20 years ago. Dedicated to Lord Shri Ram, this temple is located in Chayal tehsil area.

Sheetla Devi, a holy temple, is situated along the banks of River Ganges. Regarded as one of the major shaktipeeths amongst all 51 shakipeeths dedicated to Goddess Parvati, the temple is visited by large number of devotees every year. In addition, it is believed that this temple is in existence from 1000 AD.

Inside the temple, the idol of Sheetla Devi is established sitting on gardhabha. Moreover, Kara where the temple is located has been an important township during the medieval period for the kings of the northern India. Tourists visiting Kara can also see the reminiscent of the fort of King Jaichand, who was the last Hindu king of Kannauj.

Old Kaushambi, mainly houses the excavations existing in the older parts of Kaushambi, which dates back to around 800 years. The excavations yielded from the site comprise old coins, idols and sculptures, which are preserved at the Allahabad Museum, located in Allahabad.

Besides the excavations, there are several other places located within the Old Kaushambi that tourists can visit such as the Ashoka pillar, which laid a part of the residential area of the city and the Ghositarama monastery, the defences located near the Eastern Gateway. In addition, tourists can also visit the tower situated at the north-eastern corner and the Stone Fortress Palace.

Kamasin Devi Temple, located in the village of Gambheera Purab, is one of the most frequented destinations. Situated at a distance of around 10 kmilometres in the west of Manjhanpur, this temple is visited by large number of devotees all the year round. As per the legend, it is believed that in this temple prayers of devotees are always heard and answered.

Durga Devi Temple is located at a distance of around 1 kmilometre from south-west of Manjhapur town area. One of the most visited temples of the destination, it is believed to be constructed around 4th century BC. Inside this temple, black stone idols of Lord Shiva and Goddess Durga have been established.

Ghoshit Ram Vihar, one of the major attractions of the destination, finds special mention in Buddha literature. This place was constructed by a businessman of Kaushambi, whose named was Ghashit. He constructed this place for the stay of Lord Buddha and his followers.

In addition, it is believed that Lord Budhha often stayed at this place. Moreover, he also gave some important sermons to his followers this place. ‘Bhagnashes’ which were found in excavations at this placed are showcased in ‘Allahabad Museum’.