Arjundhara Dham, Hindu temple in Arjundhara Municipality, Nepal.
Arjundhara Dham is a Hindu temple located in Arjundhara Municipality, situated about 6 kilometers north of Birtamode in Jhapa district. The site contains multiple shrines dedicated to Hindu deities, with a prominent central pond and religious structures spread across the grounds.
According to the Mahabharata, the warrior Arjuna is said to have created a water source at this location by striking the ground with his arrow. This legendary act forms the foundation of the temple's religious importance and its connection to Hindu mythology.
The temple is dedicated to Arjundhara, named after the legendary archer Arjuna from Hindu mythology. Visitors can see multiple shrines honoring different deities and a central pond where statues of Lord Arjuna and two cows stand as focal points.
The temple is most easily reached from Birtamode, which has flight connections to major cities in the region. From there, local roads lead directly to the site, and the drive takes approximately 30 minutes.
A Gurukul educational institution operates on the temple grounds, offering traditional religious instruction in a form of teaching that has existed in Hindu culture for centuries. This school program makes the site more than just a pilgrimage destination.
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