Swargadwari Temple

Swargadwari is a famous place for the Hindu pilgrims. Which is located in the Pyuthan district, western part of Nepal. According to Hindu Mythology Swargadwari Guru Maharaj was an incarnation of god. He was born in Rolpa district in 1860. He showed some strange behavior when he was six years old by fasting in his childhood as a penance for his mother's diet of meat. After he completed his penance he started to blessing infertile couple and fortune telling. In 1894 he moved to Swargadwari with his followers and disciples and built a Shiva Temple and Yagya Sala where he performed rituals. Mostly he spent his life with his disciples. There were thousands of milking cows in Swargadwari which Guru Maharaja used to shepherd. An account of his followers tried to follow him where he took all his cows and himself but followers could not find. Before he left his physical body he gave his divine power to his few disciples.
Every year at Baishakh Purnima there perform a great ceremony. There are many temples in this place. Some of them are big and some others are small. Monks and nuns live there who participate every morning and evening in the pray. Many Hindu devotees and pilgrims come from out of Pyuthan district as well as many part of the India. They pray for peace and prosperity with pure soul. Many people leave out oxen in the name of God when their wishes become fulfill. This temple lies in the top of the hill. There can be found fresh atmosphere and clear environment. It is panoramic place to visit.