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Markandeya




Markandeya is a small village in Bilaspur District noted for the Markandeya Temple. It is on Ghagus- Brahmpukhar road. This place is named after Rishi Markanday, who was born here.

Nearby flows a spring of water, which attracts the pilgrims of Char Dham. A festival is celebrated here annually on Baisakhi with great pomp and splendor.

Markandeya is 20 km from Bilaspur. The nearest railhead is Kiratpur Sahib Railway Station.



Updated on 21st July, 2005
District: Bilaspur
Location: Bilaspur    

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