India | Bihar

Ahilya Asthan

Ahalya Asthan



Ahilya Asthan, a renowned ancient temple, is located 3 km south of Kamtaul Railway Station at Ahilyagram, in Darbhanga District of Bihar. This temple is dedicated to Ahalya, wife of Gautam Rishi and a well known character in the Ramayana. Every year large fairs are organized during Ramnavami in Chaitra (mid-March to mid-April) and Vivah Panchami in Agrahayan (mid-November to mid-December). People from far and near gather here to witness these spectacular events and offer their prayers. Nearest airport is at Patna. Darbhanga, the district headquarters, is approximately 25 km south.



Updated on 7th June, 2005
District: Darbhanga

Keyword

Copyright 2014 by Online Highways LLC. Enjoy some India trivia. Send Us Your Comments