- Location: 13 miles, northern eastern part of Tezu district.
- Significance: Pilgrimage center.
- Famous for: Parshuram mela.
- Best time to visit: November to February, especially in January.
- Other attractions: Glow Lake, and Tezu region.
Facts
In India, there are various states that are famous for some or the other attraction. But Arunachal Pradesh is renowned for mystical, magical, and mysterious land that lies in the northern eastern side of India. It is the most compelling and first choice of tourist for the best holiday destinations in this country.
Another most popular pilgrimage center located in the state of Arunachal Pradesh is the Parshuram Kund. This sacred place lies in the Siang district at a short distance. The Kund is nestled between the surroundings of the stunning hills and mountains. It is the most prominent place that is located on the banks of the river Brahmaputra. This holy shrine is associated with Lord Shiva, wife Devi Parvati, and their huge bull. According to the mythological story, it is believed that the Parshuram Kund is the most sacred and pure place, among other pilgrimage centers. In this Kund, myriads of people take a dip in the holy water of the river Brahmaputra.
It is said that if you take a dip in the deep water, all your sins will be washed off and you soul will be revived. As per the legend tale, Parshuram killed his mother and washed away after dipping in this sacred water. The best time to visit this place is between the months of October to February. But majority of the crowd of people hail here is during the month of January. Each year a mela is organized here known as Parshuram Mela, which is held mostly on the day Makar Sankranti. On the day of 14th January around the year, majority of the people come to take a dip in the holy water of Brahmaputra River to wash their sins. If you are planning to take a vacation in the Parshuram Kund in Arunachal Pradesh state, make sure you come here on the ideal time to experience your trip in better way.
Makar Sankranti is the most popular Hindu festival which falls in mid month of January. At this time, a large number of tourists hail here from all corner of the world to take a holy dip in this consecrated rivers. Among all the sanctified waters or rivers where devotees take a holy dip, the most popular is the Parshuram Kund that lies on the River Lohit in district of Tezu. According to the mythology stories, linked with Parshuram Kund extends imitators Kalika Purana that the Parshuram. It is the immense sage where the sin was washed away by killing his mother and later bathing in the holy waters of the Brahma Kund. Possibly this legend tale, have received another name for this sacred waters as the ‘ Parshuram Kund’.
Apart from this pilgrimage center, there are various other sacred places that are surrounded closure from the Parshuram Kund. Other place of interest is the Malinithan temple, which seeks an attention of numerous tourists. This holy shrine is situated near the Likabali that lies on the northern part at the river bank of Brahmaputra. The sacred river water has held the ruins of this ancient temple. The shrine is not only famous for the oldest temple preserved from earlier period of time in Arunachal Pradesh state. But it is also adorned with beautiful carved designs and images of their holy deities, such as the Goddess Parvati, Lord Surya, the spouse of Lord Shiva, and also a giant Nandi (Bull) are believed to be unearthed in this place recently.
Local rituals and spirituality address to the subsistence of the holy temple which is dedicated to goddess Rukmini. It is believed that Rukmani was an Idu-Mishmi girl and even Lord Krishna stayed here. During the period of their running away from the Bhismaknagar, the kingdom of Rukmini’s father was located some hundred miles to the eastern part, along with the Brahmaputra River. Even today, while exploring in this place, visitors can spot some of the ruins of the royal palace which was the home of King Bhishma who lived here. Some of the standing evidences of the majestic palace support this legend story of Lord Krishna and Rukmini.
According to the mythological stories and tradition, this place was earlier once ruled under the empire of Ramachandra. He was the only king who extended his kingdom from the Bhalukpong region on the Majuli at the plains of Assam State. When the rulers of Ahoms dynasty attacked his capital at Ratanpur in the period of 1229 A.D., Ramchandra fled to the Mayapur towns in the stunning hill terrains. The ruins and the mythology address Hinduism and ethnic culture connecting to the eastern region.
The Parshuram Kund is known as the sacred place not because it washes off your sins, but the atmosphere here is pure filled air with the spirituality and traditions of Hinduism. If you are planning to take a trip to the state of Arunachal Pradesh, make sure you visit during the month of November to February. These months are said to be the ideal time to witness the holy Kund, but in the month of January a large number of people’s crowd come here including the devotees and tourist from other regions and countries. Before coming here, don’t forget to carry camera with you because there are plenty of exquisite views that won’t stop you clicking.
The Parshuram Kund is the most religious place enclosed with the scenic beauty and nature. Very less number of tourists visit during the monsoon season due to the heavy rainfalls river gets overflow covering all the near by areas. Some of them even come to experience the beautiful scenic beauty of nature that is covered with stunning landscape, river, and lush green forest. While wandering here, you can also visit other attractions like the Parshuram Kund, Tezu, and the Glow Lake that are more famous in Arunachal Pradesh, India. This place ensures that you will definitely experience one of your alluring and remarkable vacations for whole lifespan.
Where to stay:
The state government of Arunachal Pradesh has provided various accommodation facilities for visitors that hail from far away places to witness the Parshuram Kund. Closure to the Kund, there are some of the rest houses, Dharamshalas, hotels, and many more facilities where tourist can stay here while exploring in the state of Arunachal Pradesh of India. The accommodations are well equipped with various amenities where voyagers can spend a relaxing and comfortable stay here.