Jharna Kund Dham

Jharna Kund Dham is a waterfall and Hindu pilgrimage site located near Telaiya Dam on the outskirts of Jhumri Telaiya in Koderma district, Jharkhand. The site features a seasonal forest waterfall cascading over rocky terrain and a small Shiva temple complex revered by local devotees. Surrounded by forested hills, it is notable for its natural scenery, religious significance, and popularity as a picnic and sightseeing destination for visitors from Koderma and nearby areas.

Visitors can expect a forested natural setting with a rocky waterfall that flows strongly during and after the monsoon and reduces in dry months. The site includes a small temple complex dedicated to Lord Shiva where devotees offer prayers, open rocky areas for sightseeing and photography, and surrounding woodland and hills. Access involves short walks on natural paths to viewpoints near the falls.

The site is locally revered as a Shiva Dham where devotees visit to offer prayers, especially during Shravan and Maha Shivratri. It holds religious importance for the surrounding communities and is visited as both a pilgrimage and community picnic destination.