Champaran, Chhattisgarh
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (August 2010) |
Champaran
Champajhar | ||
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Village | ||
| Country |  Vidhan Sabha constituency | Abhanpur MLA: Dhanendra sahu (INC) |
| Civic agency | Gram Panchayat | |
Champaran or Champaranya formerly known as Champajhar named after forests of Champa Flowers which are extinct from here is a village in the
The village is identified with Champaranya and therefore has religious significance as the birthplace of the Jagadguru Mahaprabhu
Champaran word derivation
The Champaran is derived from the Champa Flower. There is a myth that in past Champaran was a forest of Champa Flowers. So, on this myth, the place first named Champajhar (Chmapa+Jhar; Jhar means house) then it named Champaran from Champaranya (its ancient name, meaning forest of Champa Flowers)
Attractions
There are two temples dedicated to Shri Mahaprabhuji in Champaran. The first one is known as Prakatya Baithakji Mandir, where
Transport
Champaran is accessible from Raipur both via Arang. From the junction of Arang-
References
- ^ Champaran Archived 5 February 2014 at the Wayback Machine www.tourismofchhattisgarh.com.
- ^ "Vallabha". Encyclopædia Britannica. 1 January 2024.
- ^ "Champaran PinCode". citypincode.in. Retrieved 9 March 2014.
External links
- Temples near Champaran
- Tours to Champaran Archived 5 February 2014 at the Wayback Machine
- Photo of temple