Paska Sukar Kshetra

Paska Sukar Kshetra is a prominent Hindu pilgrimage centre located at Paska village in Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh, on the banks of the Sarayu (Ghaghara) River. Revered as the site of Lord Vishnu's Varaha avatar, it comprises temples, sacred ghats and a confluence area. The site is known for its Kartik Purnima fair, holy bathing rituals and mention in Puranic texts, attracting pilgrims and visitors throughout the year.

Visitors can expect a riverside pilgrimage complex with the main Varaha Temple, smaller shrines, bathing ghats along the Sarayu River and open fair grounds. The setting is rural and tranquil, with river views, temple architecture, ritual bathing areas and parikrama paths. During festivals the area becomes crowded with pilgrims, temporary stalls and religious gatherings, while on regular days it offers quiet darshan, riverside walks and observation of daily worship rituals.

Paska Sukar Kshetra is traditionally identified as the place where Lord Vishnu in his Varaha avatar rescued the Earth. The site is mentioned in Puranic literature as Sukar Kshetra and has been a centre of pilgrimage for centuries, with temples and ghats developed over time to commemorate the Varaha legend.

The site holds major religious importance for Hindus as a Varaha Kshetra and sacred bathing place on the Sarayu River. It is especially significant during Kartik Purnima when devotees take a holy dip and participate in the large annual fair, along with regular worship, parikrama and ritual offerings throughout the year.