Ruru Kshetra

Ruru Kshetra (Nepali: रूरू क्षेत्र), also known as Ridi (रिडी), is a religious and cultural place situated on the confluence of Ridi Khola and Kaligandaki river in Nepal.[1] It is also tri-junction of Gulmi, Palpa and Syangja districts. It is one of the Char Dhams in Nepal.[2]

Char Dham, Nepal
Ruru Kshetra
रूरू क्षेत्र
Hindu Pilgrimage Site
Ruru Kshetra is located in Nepal
Ruru Kshetra
Ruru Kshetra
Location in Nepal
Ruru Kshetra is located in Gandaki Province
Ruru Kshetra
Ruru Kshetra
Ruru Kshetra (Gandaki Province)
Ruru Kshetra is located in Lumbini Province
Ruru Kshetra
Ruru Kshetra
Ruru Kshetra (Lumbini Province)
Coordinates: 27.934525°N 83.437684°E / 27.934525; 83.437684
CountryNepal
DistrictTri-junction of Gulmi, Palpa and Syangja
ProvinceLumbini Province and Gandaki Province

An age long fair 'Ridi Mela' is held during Maghe Sankranti for three days.[3][4] The first, second and third days are called as Jethi Sankranti, Maili Sankranti and Kanchhi Sankranti respectively.[1] It is believed to obtain Moksha if one take holy bath on Kaligandaki river for the three days and worship in Rishikesh Temple.[5] The Rishikesh Complex of Ruru Kshetra is in UNESCO World Heritage tentative list.[6]

Shaligram, the symbol of Lord Vishnu, is found here on the bank of Kaligandaki river.[7]

History

Mukund Sen, the first king of Palpa, discovered the deity of God Rishikesh while having holy dip in Kaligandaki river and established the temple of Rishikesh.[8][9]

See also

References
  1. Nyaupane, Mukti Prasad. "Maghe Sankranti Fair being held in Ridi; thousands throng to take holy dip (with photos)". My Republica. Retrieved 2020-12-05.
  2. Sansar, Nepali (2019-03-30). "Nepal's Top Pilgrimage and Holy Sites – The Abode of Spirituality". Nepali Sansar. Retrieved 2020-12-06.
  3. "Maghe Sankranti observed country-wide". The Himalayan Times. 2018-01-15. Retrieved 2020-12-26.
  4. "पाँच हजार बर्ष पुरानो धार्मिक मान्यता बोकेको रिडी मेला". News24 Nepal. 20 January 2018. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  5. "रिडीमा स्नान गर्नेको घुइँचो, माघे संक्रान्ति मेला लागेन". Online Khabar. Retrieved 2021-01-14.
  6. "Rishikesh Complex of Ruru Kshetra". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 2020-12-06.
  7. "Ruru Kshetra : A Sacred Place Of Pilgrimage Since Ancient Times". notesnepal.
  8. Sevak. "Ridi (Ruru kshetra) | Holy Dham". Retrieved 2020-12-08.
  9. "रूरू क्षेत्र रिडीमा मेला सुरू". देशसञ्चार. 2019-01-15. Retrieved 2020-12-28.


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