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Gurudwara Buddha Johad is a historical Sikh shrine located near Dabla village in Sri Ganganagar district of Rajasthan. Built to commemorate the 1740 event when Bhai Sukha Singh and Bhai Mehtab Singh brought the head of Massa Ranghar, who had desecrated Amritsar's Golden Temple, to this site. The gurudwara features a large sacred pond and serves as an important pilgrimage site for Sikhs.
Jharkhand Dham is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Dhanwar block of Giridih district, Jharkhand. Situated about 55 kilometres from Giridih town, the temple houses a Shiva lingam and is regarded as an important Shaivite pilgrimage centre in the state. Surrounded by hills and forests, it attracts devotees year-round, especially during Maha Shivratri when a large annual fair is held.
Ketunga Dham is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Ketunga village in Giridih district, Jharkhand, on the banks of the Usri River. It is a locally revered pilgrimage site known for its Shiva Lingam and annual Maha Shivratri fair that draws devotees from surrounding areas. Set in a rural landscape with river views and open grounds, the temple offers a peaceful religious and cultural experience for visitors exploring the Giridih region.
Makhauda Dham is a revered Hindu temple complex located in Harraiya Tehsil of Basti District, Uttar Pradesh, on the banks of the Manorama River, a tributary of the Sarayu. Dedicated to Lord Rama, it is traditionally believed to be the site where King Dasharatha performed the Putreshti Yagna. The site features temples, river ghats and ashrams, attracting pilgrims especially during Ram Navami and other religious fairs.