Last day I covered the maximum of the Belpahari. After checkout from the homestay should have to start the day from Chilkigarh Rajbari and then Kanak-Durga Mandir whhich is besides the Dulung River.
Chilkigarh Rajbari
It is assumed that king Jagatdeo of Suryavansh Dynasty declared himself as king Dhawaldev after defeating Dhalreaj, king of Chilkigarh. Later Royal family of chilkigarh came to be called as Dhawaldevs.it is located 1.5 km away from kanak durga temple and located other side of Dulung river.
Few years ago Bengali Movie ‘Durgesh Garer Guptadhan’ was filmed over here which was custed by renowned actor Abir Chatterjee, Rajatava Dutta.
Kanak Durga Mandir
The sacred grove at Chilkigarh is the third biodiversity heritage site in West Bengal and the twelfth site in India overall. The forest, which is located in Jamboni and is historically protected on social and religious reasons, is about 15 kilometers from Jhargram and 24 kilometers from Belpahari. The grove, which is located east of the Dulung river and covers around 60 acres, is made up of remnant forests that are close to reaching their peak development. The area is revered since it is home to Chilkigarh’s Raj Palace and the historically significant temple dedicated to Kanak Durga, the ancestor of the Royal line of Jamboni. The greatest sacred grove in West Bengal is found in the Chilkigarh Kanak Durga temple complex, which is interestingly under-reported by the media.In addition, 26 kinds of wildlife, including amphibians and reptiles, are protected by the grove.
Jhargram Rajbari and Sabitri Mandir
Sarveshwar Singh, a general serving under Man Singh of Amer, established the kingdom of Jhargram in or about 1592 AD. Raja Man Singh had received the Subehdari of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa from Emperor Akbar at that time. Sarveshwar Singh was a member of the Rajput Chauhan dynasty from Fatehpur Sikri. Even today, an idol of Mal Raja is created and killed on Vijayadashami day to honor his victory against the local Mal tribal lords who were dominating the area known as Junglemahal. He defeated and routed them. As a compensation, Raja Man Singh gave Sarveshwar Singh Chauhan and his elder brother mansabdari over the entire Junglemahal region under the suzerainty and subordination of a subservient vassal state to the Mughal Emperor Akbar. His choice of the name Jhargram, which signifies a settlement encircled by thick forests, gave rise to the term “Malla Deb” for Jhargram’s kings.The Malla Dev Royal family currently resides in Jhargram Rajbari, which is a melting pot of tradition, culture, and rich legacy. It is a building that combines Islamic and Italian architectural styles, and the family has turned roughly 10 rooms on the ground floor into a Heritage Homestay. The Palace is a lavish Italianate building constructed in 1922 CE, under the reign of Raja Narasingha Malla Dev Bahadur, and is situated in meticulously tended lawns and gardens. The Palace campus, which is so reminiscent of a regal existence, brings the past to life. The Palatial Guest House, which is a component of the Jhargram Raj Palace, has welcomed numerous dignitaries since it opened.
Goddess Savitri, who is venerated as Durga, is the ancestral deity of the Malla Dev dynasty of Jhargram. The temple doesn’t contain any particular idols, but a stone that is thought to represent the divine incarnation of the Goddess is worshipped here. Puranas, the ancient Hindu religious texts, are strictly followed during the Durga Puja as Brahmins recite hymns from the scriptures from the Devi Mahatmyam (Chandi Path) for ten days from Mahalaya to Dashami. The Maha Aarti is performed on Durga Ashtami, the eighth day of this orthodox worship, and ritual drummers (dhakis) carrying large drums (dhaks) display their skills. The Royal Family of Jhargram continues to plan and carry out the Durga Puja ceremonies.
Jhargram MINI ZOO (Deer Park)
Established as a deer park in 1980, Jhargram Mini Zoo, formerly known as Jhargram Deer Park, is located in a small area of Jhargram Division’s natural forest. On September 9, 2005, the Central Zoo Authority recognized it as Jhargram Zoo (Small Category Zoo), with the following goals: scientific management; conservation breeding of endangered species; high standard of maintenance for the welfare of captive animals; and also to foster empathy among the local population toward wildlife conservation. The goal of Deer Park is to demonstrate the lateritic eco-system’s biodiversity.The visitors to this park will have a great experience learning about the local fauna. The amount of exhibition, attention, and awareness is such that it encourages wildlife conservation. This Park will make an effort to breed the threatened species for exhibition, trade, and wild animal rehabilitation.
Now its comming to the end of Jhargram-Belpahari Dairies. From Deer Park, Jhargram Railway Station is near about 3km. You’ll get your return train from here.
I hope this information is going to help you a lot to make a trip for Belpahari and will request you to visit the Belpahari in Autumn Season. Its the perfect time to feel the fresh air and enjoy the beauty of nature from depth of your heart.