This pilgrimage is accessed through Dharan. Since the site is related to Lord Vishnu, it is assumed as sacred as Gaya for Shraddha (Offering to ancestors).
Lord Vishnu, the Preserver of the Universe, incarnated as Baraha (Boar) in this region and hence it is called Barahachhetra. It is one of the four holy places in Nepal. According to Puran, Lord Vishnu came down to earth in the form of a boar and destroyed Hiranyakashyapu, an evil demon, at this very spot. It is on the bank of Saptakoshi. This pilgrimage is accessed through Dharan. Since the site is related to Lord Vishnu, it is assumed as sacred as Gaya for Shraddha (Offering to ancestors).
The Pilgrimage is at the confluence of tributaries of river Koshi and hence many pilgrims around Nepal and India come here for a dip at the day of Makar Sankranti.
Visitors who arrive at Biratnagar by air to begin their trekking to mountains such as Kanchenjunga should not miss visiting Barah Chhetra. In recent days, a day or two is also spent at Biratnagar city by tourists adventuring into Nepal’s tea growing regions like Ilam and Dhankuta. The tourists from nearby India town pay their pilgrimage at Barah Chetra during Nepal tour.
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