Location
- Village: rajrappa (lerhitongri)
- Sacred rivers: confluence of the damodar & bhairavi rivers
- Block: chitarpur cd block
- District: ramgarh
- State: jharkhand
- Pin code: 829150
- Coordinates: 23.6323° n, 85.7108° e
- Distance from ramgarh: approx. 20 km
- Distance from ranchi: approx. 70 km
- Distance from bokaro steel city: approx. 68 km
- Distance from hazaribagh: approx. 65 km
- Nearest railway station: ramgarh railway station — approx. 28 km
- Nearest airport: birsa munda airport, ranchi — approx. 70 km
- Nearby cities: dhanbad (approx. 80 km), jamshedpur (approx. 130 km), patna (approx. 300 km)
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History
The origins of The Temple are steeped in ancient lore, with references found in hindu scriptures and local legends. Believed to have been established around the 10th century ad, it stands as one of the oldest temples in the region.
Though well-established as a centre Of Maa ChinnaMasta’s worship by the 18th century, the site has been a place of devotion among tribals since ancient times. A natural rock covered with An Ashtadhatu (eight-metal alloy) Kavacha Is Venerated As The Living Manifestation Of The Goddess — not a sculpted Idol but A Self-Manifested Sacred Formation.
The name “rajrappa” originates from a legend about a king named raj and his queen rappa, to whom The Goddess Appeared In a dream, Revealed Her Hidden Form beneath the earth, And Promised them a son if they arranged For Her daily worship. The place was thereafter named rajrappa.
The art and architecture of The Temple bears resemblance to that of the famous Maa Kamakhaya Temple of assam. In addition to the main Shrine Of Maa ChinnaMasta, ten temples of various gods and goddesses such as the sun god and lord shiva exist within the complex.
It is believed That The Head Of Maa Sati Fell Here, Making it one of the 51 Revered Shakti Peethas in india.
How To Reach
By air: the closest airport is birsa munda airport in ranchi, approximately 70 km away. after arriving in ranchi, take a taxi or bus directly to rajrappa.
By train: the best method is to take a direct train to ramgarh railway station, which is around 28 km from The Temple. from the station, take a direct bus or taxi to rajrappa.
By road: The Temple is easily accessible by road due to the region’s excellent road network. rajrappa is located off nh-23 connecting ramgarh and chas. regular buses, shared jeeps, and taxis ply from ranchi, ramgarh, bokaro, and hazaribagh to rajrappa.