Places of Interest @ HAJIPUR

1.       Ramchaura Mandir

A Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Rama, located at Rambhadra/ Rambhaddar near Helabazar, Hajipur. As per local folklore, it is said to have been in existence since Ramayana period and Lord Shri Ram, the legendary king of Ayodhya is believed to have visited this place on his way to Janakpur and had got his Mundan (first head shaving ceremony) done here. The temple hence was made on his footprints and this place has great religious value for the Hindu populace. The temple is situated on the top of a stupa/ soil mound (not exactly a hillock/ mountain) is called Ramchaura Mandir. The Ramchaura Mandir has tradition of celebrating Ramnavmi, the birth anniversary of Rama, every year. A popular fair also gets organised here on the eve of Ramnavmi every year. Archeological objects excavated from Ramchaura are kept at the Patna Museum.  

 2.       Ptaleshwara Nath temple

A Hindu temple situated on the western outskirts of Hajipur. It is believed that Ptaleshhwar Lord Shiva is known as the protector of the city. Ptaleshhwar place known local Hindus Rambdra most important place of worship is located in the south of the city. After 1895 the temple was built from the ground lingam. Away from the crowds, this Shiva temple architecture is simple but yet attractive. The temple built in approximately 22800 square feet at present came into existence between 1932-34.

It is believed that at one point of time Lord Shiva had appeared and decided upon to reside there forever in the form of lingam. The temple is also adorned with anthropomorphic images оf Lord Shiva which are worshipped along with the lingam by the devotees who seek Lord’s blessings and grace. The chanting of hyms adds to the mysticism of the shrine. During Shivratri, the temple is ornamented attractively and devotees make offerings and pray for destruction of evils from their lives. There is a wedding pavilion temple complex where matrimonial rituals are performed whole year and has been widely as well as officially recognized.

 3.       Budhia Maai Temple

A famous temple named Budhia Maai is in Ismailpur (Harauli) village of Hajipur. Mahadev Math in Rajason situated on the bank of river Ganges. It is also a historical temple.

 4.       Maamu- Bhanja (Mazaar/ Tomb of Maamu Bhanja)

A muslim pilgrimage near Jadhua on Hajipur-Mahnar road has many version of local folk story/ history regarding the same. Mamu - nephew of the Aurangzeb's uncle Shaista Khan alias Damaria Mohinuddin Mughal Hazrat Saheb and Qalamuddin 5 kilometers east of Patna Sahib Majar Meenapur, was made the in Jadhua. The shrine of Sufi saints locals mamu - Bhagina or uncle - nephew is known as the Majar. This disciple of Baba Farid shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti and is also a replica. Every year an urs and ziyarat performed here. Close by Mughal emperor Shah Alam built Karbala is a holy place for Muslims around 180 years ago.

 5.       Kaun Haara (Konhara) Ghat

It is considered as one of the main ghats of the Ganga-Gandak banks, where worshiping and cremation has been performed side-by-side for centuries. This ghat has got its name based on an ancient legend, according to this legend, "The famous fight of Gaja(elephant)-Graah (crocodile), which is well covered in Indian scriptures, is the reason behind people asking - kaun haara. Hence the name. Scriptures tell that Lord Vishnu had to interfere in the fight to save his devotee Gajaraj, who was being drowned by crocodile. Both Gaja and Grah were gandharavas. But due to some curse they became Gaja and Graah. Lord Visnu killed Graah to give him instant salvation, and saved life Of Gajaraj. The depiction of fighting Gaja Graah is an emblem for the city, and is prominently shown on the Hajipur railway station's dome, entry point of Sonepur fair and other notable places.

6.       Nepali Mandir

A unique Shaivite shrine situated in the west of Hajipur, on the confluence of rivers; the Ganga and the Gandak. Constructed in the late medieval period (18th century), by (Mathabar Singh Thapa) one of the army commanders of Nepal, the temple brings-in fresh pagoda-style architecture of the Himalayan Kingdom to the plains of the Ganga. This temple is built largely of wood. Another distinctive feature of this temple is its fine wooden carving, which includes, of others, generous erotic scenes. Both in style and finish, largely drawn in from the Himalayan world of architecture, Nepali Temple at Hajipur remains quite singular and inimitable.

 7.       Mahatma Gandhi Setu

The Mahatma Gandhi Setu (bridge) is the important link between north and south Bihar. It has been constructed over the Ganga near village Jadhua and connects Hajipur with Patna. This is one of longest river bridge having length of 6.75 km. The four lane pre-stressed RCC bridge was commissioned into service during the year 1982. Traveller get an enthralling experience and panoramic view of lush green banana plantations by Crossing the bridge.

 8.       Sonepur Mela/ Fair

It is held just opposite Hajipur across the River Gandak, at the place; Sonepur, where fortnight long cattle fair is organised every year starting from Kartik full moon day (Last week October/First week of November). The place goes lively at the onset of winter with the mass holy deep in river Gandak by Hindu at Kaun-hara Ghat. Besides being claimed as the biggest animal fair in Asia, the fair entertain visitors with circus, Tamasha (folk plays), Nautanki (folk dances) and sell everything from elephants to birds; agricultural equipments to vanity items; winter garments to wooden furnitures. Government Department of Rural Development, Department of Agriculture etc. organises training and exihibitions for the farmers coming from all over. The visitors can stay in hotels at Hajipur or they can hire luxury Swiss cottages erected on sand dunes beside river Gandak. The tent and cottages are provided by State Tourism Department only during fair.

  9.       Vaishali Mahotsava

Vaishali Mahotsava (great celebration) is held every year on Baisakh Purnima (Full Moon Day of 1st Hindu Month) during mid-April to celebrate the birth anniversary of 24th Jain Tirthankar Lord Mahavir who born here in the village Kundalpur, 4km from Vaishali. The soil of this land is blessed by the visit of Lord Buddha twice during 3rd century BC. The ancient village of Vaishali is located 35 km North-West of Hajipur. The place can be reached by road and offers many archeological places to see which includes Buddha Stupa, Ashokan Piller, Abhisek Puskarani (coronation Tank of Vajji Rulers) etc. It is held in mid-April in the official celebration of country music and state participation. All the places can be seen during day long visit by arranging a private transport.

  10.   Akshaywat Rai Stadium

  11.   Basawan Singh Indoor Stadium

  12.   Patthar ki Masjid/ Jamia Masjid

The remains of the fort built by Haji Ilyas Sheikh Jami Masjid which was within the area, of Hajipur, and is an important building of the Mughal period. This charming three-domed mosque made of stone size measuring 84.5 ft (25.8 m) long and 33.5 ft (10.2 m) broad. The mosque was erected during Akbar Shah and Saeed Shah 1587 AD (1005 Hijri). 

  13.   Gandhi Ashram

It is close to Hajipur railway station near where Gandhi visiting three times during independence movement and is revered as the memorial site. In addition to a library, Gandhi's spinning wheel and khadi life to encourage love [KVIC] is driven by the complex. Khadi garments at local shopping centers, honey, raw ghani mustard oil is available. KVI in Hajipur industrial area where the central Puny plants are designed to wear.

  14.   Bhuinya Asthan

10 kilometers northeast towards Hajipur situated Bhuinya Fulhara market place near Langa - Shubi Vriksh next to the old village and the surrounding in district Vaishali. Business person and farmers Bhuinya place great faith. People gather here for worship here on every Monday and Friday to offer milk to the idol. Despite the death of the farmer Basavn victorious in battle and he started his worship.

   15. Tomb of Haji Ilyas

Near the District Magistrate accommodation, which is located next to the mosque is the shrine of Haji Ilyas and Haji Herman. The town name; Hajipur is known, as it was founded by a King of Bengal named Haji Ilyas Shah who ruled between 1345 to 1358 A.D.