Renukaji
This important pilgrim centre is
associated with Parasuram, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who killed his mother
on the orders of his father sage Jamdagni. The annual fair held here in
November, celebrates the immortality of Renuka and her son.
Tourist Acctration in Renukaji
- Renuka Lake
- Gayatri Temple
- Renuka Sanctuary
- Mini Zoo
- Parashuram Tal & Renuka Temple
Renuka Lake : The sacred lake shaped like a
sleeping women is one of the most beautiful and the largest lakes of the State.
The placid lake with a circumference of 2.5 kms. is set amidst thickly wooded
hills. A road is built around the lake and number of shrines dot its
embankments. Boating facilities are available but fishing is prohibited.
Gayatri Temple : The temple on the left bank of the
Renuka lake is dedicated to Ma Gayatri, the mother of Vedas, the treasure of
Hindu wisdom. It enshrines a 1.60 metre high Panch Mukhi Ma Gayatri marble
statue, marble idols of Ganapati, Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, Lord Brahma and Lord
Indra.
Parashuram Tal & Renuka Temple: The large pool near the Renuka lake
has a shrine of Renukaj i. It was built by the invading forces of the Gorkhas
in 19th century and is said to be the original temple of Renukaji.
Mini Zoo (2 kms.): It is located across the lake and
houses Asiatic lions, spotted deer, lion tailed macaques, nilgai,
barking deer and Himalayan black
bears etc.
Renuka Sanctuary: It covers an area of about 30 sq. kms.
near the banks of Renuka lake and can be reached via Dadahu village. The
animals seen here are Asiatic lion, black bear, barking deer, goral, jackal and
leopard etc
.
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