A total lunar eclipse, or Chandra Grahan, will be visible in Jharkhand on September 7, 2025. The Chandra Grahan will be visible in  Ranchi , Jamshedpur , Dhanbad, Bokar, Deoghar, Giridih and other towns from  9:57 PM on September 7 to 1:26 AM on September 8  – as per Indian standard time. Detail Timing of Lunar Eclipse in Jharkhand - September 7, 2025 The eclipse starts at 8:58 PM on Sept 7 Touching - 9:57 PM on Sept 7 Total Eclipse begins at 11:01 PM on Sept 7 Mid eclipse is at 11:42 PM on Sept 7 Total Eclipse ends - 12:23 AM on Sept 8 Eclipse ends at 1:26 AM on Sept 8 The Grahan takes place during midnight and it is visible to the naked eye. Those Hindus following Grahan fasting and rituals need to follow it. All temples will remain closed 9 hours before the grahan and will only open next day morning after pujas and purification rituals.

Sarhul Festival is observed in Bihar and Jharkhand by Tribal people. On the day people offer pujas and prayers to village deities for a good agriculture season, plentiful forest, peace and prosperity. In 2026, Sarhul Festival is on March 21. It is also the New Year of the various tribes in the region. The period is when new seeds are sown and there it is also the festival of sowing of seeds. The wedding season begins with the festival. During this festival, people pray to elements of nature. A dance is performed around trees on the day. Tribes all across Jharkhand and Bihar celebrate Sarhul with great enthusiasm. A highlight of the festival is the traditional dances performed by men, women and children who are dressed up in colorful ethnic attires for the occasion. A locally made beer from rice and tree leaves is consumed on the day. It is observed on the Chaitra Shukla Paksha Tritiya Tithi.

Korambe Mahamaya Prabhu Mandir, also known as Mahaprabhu Vasudev Rai temple, is located around 25 km from Lohardaga town and is an important religious place at Korambe in Lohardaga district of Jharkhand. This is an ancient shrine and is an important sacred place for the people of the region with a history stretching back to the Satya Yuga. The shrine is dedicated to Bhagavan Sri Krishna. There is beautiful black idol of Sri Krishna as Mahaprabhu Vasudev in the temple. History of Mahaprabhu Vasudev Rai Temple The Ashtadhatu murti of Bhagavan Krishna was worshipped here after Ratu Maharaj was told to do so in a dream. The original temple was a mud structure. It was built by a Nagvanshi ruler of Chet Karna in 1463. Previously the murti of Bhagavan Vasudev, which is found in the present shrine, was enshrined in the Math Tangra Gulaichi on the banks of Koel River. The present temple was built in 1969. The temple is located amidst scenic surroundings. Unique Murti ...

Pandeweshar Mahadev Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located at Panrra village near Dhanbad in Jharkhand. This ancient shrine was built by the Pandavas. Pandeshwar Mahadev Temple is located around 130 km from Dhanbad in Nirsa-cum-Chirkunda Block. Legend has it that during their exile period in the Mahabharat, Pandavas visited the village and stayed here. The Shivling was established by the Pandavas. The village, Panrra, derives its name from the Pandavas. The small but beautiful shrine is located amidst scenic surroundings. The most important festival observed here is the Shivratri. The shrine also attracts scores of devotees during the Shravan month. Did you know? Shiva as the beggar-god wanders around the world with dogs and ghosts. In this form, he is known as Bhikshatana. Symbolically, it shows that on earth nothing is permanent. Everything is transitory. Who is king today can be pauper the next moment. Even gods in the skies are not above this law....

Ma Chanchala Devi Temple is located at Jamtara near Dhanbad, Jharkhand. The murti of Goddess Shakti worshipped in the temple is swayambhu, or that which appeared on its own,. Ma Chanchala Devi is a wish fulfilling deity. Apart from the vedi of Maa, there is a murti of Baba Bhairavnath in the main sanctum. The other murtis worshipped in the temple are that of Bholenath, Hanuman, Annapurna, Goddess Sati and Goddess Sheetala. Unmarried girls offer Havan and bhoga on Amavasya days. An important offering here is kheer. The most important days in the shrine are Sunday, Tuesday, Shivratri, Annapurna Puja day and Janmashtami.

Khatu Shyam Mandir is located at Jharia and in Dhanbad and the shrine is dedicated to Khatu Shyam, also known as Barbareek, is the grandson of Bhima in the Mahabharata. He willingly gave his head in charity to Lord Krishna before the Mahabharata war. Dhanbad Khatu Shyam Temple is maintained by the Marwari community and is one of the important temples dedicated to the deity outside Rajasthan. The main murti of Khatu Shyam worshiped in the temple is north facing and it sits on a silver throne. Shringar of the murti is performed using an 11-meter long cloth. The sanctum sanctorum is 8 by 10 feet and the height of the dome is 30 feet. The sanctum sanctorum also has a silver horse, the vehicle of Khatu Shyam. 108 types of bhoga are offered to the murti. Ekadasi and Dwadasi in the Phalgun month are considered highly meritorious. Dasami nishan yatra – spiritual journey using flags is held on Phalgun Dasami. These flags are then offered to the deity. The temple, puja and deco...

Anjan Dham, also known as Anjani Mandir, is a temple dedicated to Anjani or Anjana, mother of Hanuman. The murti or idol of Anjani worshipped in the temple is of Mother Anjani sitting with Bal Hanuman in her lap. The temple is located on the banks of Khatwa River amid the hills of Netarhat. As per the legend in the area, Hanuman was born to Anjana, a female Vanara or monkey, and Kesari, a male monkey, in Anjana Giri mountains. Ma Anjana was an apsara who was born on earth due to a curse. Ma Anjani did tapasya at Anjan Dham to get back her lost status. She then gave birth to Hanuman. The main murti of Anjani worshipped in the shrine is 3 ft tall. On the left side of Ma Anjani is the statue of Radha Krishna. On the right side of Ma are the murtis of Ram, Sita and Lakshman. The Shivling worshipped in the shrine is known as Chakradhari Linga. There are two caves near the shrine known as Chandgupha and Kundari Bodagupha. The caves constantly emit fragrance of scented agarbat...

Baba Kapileshwar Mandir is an ancient temple dedicated to Shiva at Pandra Village near Nirsa in Dhanbad, Jharkhand. The temple is around 30 km from Dhanbad. It is believed that Pandavas visit the place during their exile period in the Mahabharata. The popular belief is that Yudhishtira, the eldest of the Pandavas, installed the Shivling worshipped in the shrine. Other murtis in the temple include that of Goddess Parvati, Baba Baneshwar, Baba Bhuvaneshwar, Tarkeshwar and Manikeshwar. It is believed that the various murtis worshiped in the temple were installed by Kunti, Draupadi and the Pandavas. The most important festival at Baba Kapileshwar Mandir is Shivratri. On the day, Bharat, or wedding procession, of Shiva goes nearby Kalinger Temple dedicated to Goddess Durga. For wish fulfillment, devotees observe complete fasting and end it only when they sense approval of the deity.

Ramtirth Mandir is located on the banks of Baitrani River at Jagannathpur, around 65 km from Chaibasa in Jharkhand. The temple is spread over 3 acres of land and is on the outskirts of Jagannathpur Village in Deogan Block. Rameerth Mandir is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Legend has it that Bhagavan Sri Ram visited the place during his exile period in the Ramayana. The Shivling worshipped in the temple is believed to have been installed by Bhagavan Sri Ram. The Shivling worshipped in the main temple is very old. Murtis of Ganesha, Goddess Parvati and Nandi is nearby. On the opposite side of the main mandir, there are murtis of Sri Ram, Mata Sita and Lakshman. Other murtis worshipped in the temple are that of Radha Krishna, Jagannath, Balbhadra and Subhadra. From one of the banks of Baitrani River, one has to climb around 100 steps to reach the temple. The most important festival observed here are Shivratri, Ram Navami and Jagannath Yatra. The Shravan month attracts thousan...

Vandevi Temple at Jamshedpur is dedicated to Goddess Kali. She is the presiding deity of the city of Jamshedpur in Jharkhand . Van Devi mandir is also known as the main dwar or gate of the city. The black stone murti of Goddess Kali is north facing. She stands on Shiva with protruding lips. She wears several gold ornaments and has a mukut or crown. The main offering to Goddess Vandevi is hibiscus flower. The most important puja here is performed on Kali Puja on Diwali day. Another auspicious day is December 22 – Shatchandi Yagya is performed every year on the day. The murti worshipped in the temple is very old. The present temple structure was built in 1997. Truck drivers make special offering in the shrine for a safe journey. Hundreds of years ago, the area was part of forest and no one visited the place. Trucker drivers who passed through the area offered prayers to the Goddess and sought her blessings for an incident free journey.

Chitreshwar Shiv Mandir is an ancient temple dedicated to Hindu God Shiva . It is located in Chitreshwar Village, which is around 12 km from Baharagoda in Jharkhand . The site of the shrine is between Swarnrekha River and Rangro Canal and is famous for Gajan festival in which devotees walk over fire. The temple is more than 3000 years old and is mentioned in the Utkala Khanda of Skanda Purana . The shrine has one of the largest natural Shivling. A unique offering here is the murti of Nandi . One can see hundreds of Nandi murti in the temple. The temple complex houses a separate shrine dedicated to Goddess Durga . She sits atop a lion and the murti is made of Ashtadhatu. Another shrine in the complex is that of Raghunathji. There is also a beautiful life size murti of Garuda in the temple. The most important festivals in the temple are Makar Sankranti, Chatira Sankranti, Shivratri , and Navratri – Durga Puja. Chaau Nirtya is performed during Chaitra Navratri (...

Hari Mandir is located within Dhanbad town limits in Jharkhand. The shrine is dedicated to Lord Vishnu or Hari. The main murti worshipped in the temple is that of Radha Krishna and is believed to be more than 100 years old. Apart from the ashtadhatu murti of Radhakrishna, there is a Shivling in the sanctum sanctorum. Another murti found in the sanctum sanctorum is that of Mahaprabhu, also known as Gaurnitay. The architecture of the main temple reflects mehraab style. The one acre temple complex also has murtis of Lord Hanuman, Goddess Kali and Goddess Durga. The main festival observed here are Sri Krishna Jayanti and Shivratri. A special puja is organized on Magh Purnima day here.

Tapovan Mandir is nestled in a quiet and serene spot near Deoghar in Jharkhand. The temple is around 10 km from Deoghar town. Deoghar Tapovan is located at an altitude of 500 feet atop a hill. This has been a place of meditation for thousands of years. There are numerous legends associated with the place. The popular belief is that demon King Ravana performed austerities here to take Lord Shiva to Lanka. Devas then took the help of Hanuman to disturb the austerities of Ravana. A huge stone broken by Hanuman into two to disturb the meditation of Ravana can be found in the temple complex. Legend has it that Bhagavan Sri Ram, Mata Sita and Lakshman stayed on the hill during their exile period in the Ramayan. Sage Valmiki is also believed to have stayed and meditated here. During 19 th century, a saint named Balananda Brahmachari performed intense tapas for more than 50 years here. He worshiped Lord Shiva. He is believed to have had darshan of Shiva here. People believe tha...

Goddess Rankini Devi is a manifestation of Mother Goddess Shakti. Rankini Mandir located at Ghatshila in Jharkhand is a popular shrine dedicated to this form of Mother Goddess. The shrine is located atop Kaprighat hill, which is around 4 km from Jadugoda. It is widely believed that during ancient times, people who traveled through the dense forest for their protection and well being worshiped the Goddess. Goddess Rankini Devi is worshipped in the form of a Shila or naturally occurring rock. She is decorated with sindoor, garlands and silver eyes. Bhimji Tribe performed the puja to the murtis from ancient times. Even today, the priests in the shrine are from the tribe. The main offering in the shrine is tying of a coconut, supari and arwa chaval wrapped in red cloth. Devotees for wish fulfillment make this offering. When the wishes are fulfilled, people donate animals to the shrine. Coconut and batasha are offered as Bhoga. Daily Aarti is performed at 6:00 A...

Giridih Surya Mandir in Jharkhand is a unique modern temple dedicated to Surya, the Hindu sun god. The temple is in the form of a chariot with a beautiful lotus structure atop it. The architecture of the sun temple at Giridih is inspired by the famous Sun Temple in Konark , Orissa. The temple is located in the middle of a pond. The length of the temple is around 60 feet, height of the dome is 50 feet and that of sanctum, which is in hexagonal shape, is 15 feet. The murti of Surya Bhagavan in the temple is sitting on a chariot driven by seven horses . Aruna , the charioteer, can also be seen. Other murtis that are worshipped in the temple include Lakshmi Narayan, Rama, Sita, Hanuman , Shiva, Parvati, Vedmata Gayatri, Radha and Krishna. The most important dates it the temple are Saptami and Sundays. The most important festival and puja is observed here during Chhath Puja.

Shirdi Sai Baba Temple in Jamshedpur, in Jharkhand, was inaugurated on October 28, 2012. A modern architectural marvel, Sri Sai Mandir is located at CH Area in Jamshedpur and is built on 0.75 acre land at a cost of around Rupees 3 crore. The temple is meant for all devotees of Shirdi Sai Baba. The temple is beautifully landscaped with a central hall for bhajan, aarti and a separate meditation center. The design of the main building has 60ft arches. The roof above Sai Baba’s idol is of glass to let in sunlight. The five feet murti of Shirdi Sai Baba is finely carved out of marble and is seated on a marble platform. Puja or any kind of worship is prohibited at the main murti. Devotees can perform puja and make offerings to a Sai Baba murti in the lawn outside the main hall. The kankar aarti is performed at 7:15 AM daily. This is followed by midday aarti, dhoop arti and the evening sej aarti. Bhoga is offered four times – dry fruits in the morning, roti sabzi in the a...

Built in 1919, Ram Mandir at Bistupur is one of oldest temples in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. The huge 2-acre temple campus has temples dedicated to Ram Parivar, Balaji and Radhakrishna. Andhra Bhakta Shree Ram Mandiram Trust maintains the temple. In the Ram Mandir, murti of Bhagavan Sri Ram is flanked by Mata Sita and Lakshman and is placed on an elevated area. Hanuman murti is seen sitting below with folded hands and facing the devotees. Murtis used during temple festivals and rituals can be seen in the sanctum. The temple has subsidiary shrines dedicated to Ganesha, Goddess Durga, Goddess Kali, Hanuman, Mata Sita, Shiva, Balaji, Krishna and Radha. There is also a Navgraha temple in the complex. Friday and Saturday attracts maximum crowd to the temple. The temple observes all the important festivals in a Hindu Temple calendar.

Benisagar is located on the Orissa – Jharkhand border and is around 85 km from Chaibasa. It is an Archeological Survey of India notified site and excavation works are still going on. There is no proper temple structure. Hanuman, Mata Basuri (manifestation of Goddess Durga), Ganesh and Shivling are worshipped here. Maa Basuri is depicted as killing Demon Mahishasura. The most important festival observed here is Shivratri. There is no prayer in the evening here. Fruits and sweets like laddoo are offered as Bhoga here. A huge shivling in rectangular yonipitha, murtis of Agni, Durga, Bhairava, Yamuna and Lakulisha have been found in the site. It is now believed that from 5th century to 12th century the area was important center of Shiva worship. Tantric traditions flourished here.

Kapileshwar Jiu Temple, believed to be more than 2400 years old, is located on National Highway 33 at Kokpara in Jharkhand. The temple is of great importance from historical and religious point of view. The present temple structure built in 1955 is a simple one. The original temple, which is located below the present shrine, was of 20feet width and was destroyed by Kala Pahad. Legend has it that cows used to shed all their milk at a particular spot in the region. When the place was dug up the Shivling was revealed. The Shivling that is worshipped in the temple is 3 feet by 3.5 feet. A nandi faces the Shivling. There is a six feet high murti of Goddess Durga in the shrine. Hanuman, Ganesha, Kartikeya, Lakshmi and Saraswati are visible on the side panels of the huge murti. Shivratri is the most important festival here and Shravan month attracts thousands of devotees who arrive to offer water to the Shivling. Mondays and Poda Ashtami are important dates here. Hundred...

Kera Mata Temple is located on the banks of Brahmini River in Kera Village and is around 10 km from Chakradharpur in Jharkhand. Believed to have been built around 300 years ago, the shrine is dedicated to Ma Bhagavati (Goddess Shakti) and was established by the King of Kera. She is also known as Sadarupani. The black murti of Maa Kera is 7 inches in height and is made of Ashtadhatu. She wears a silver crown and has a chattri made of silver above her head. There is nothing noteworthy about the architecture of the temple. A pillar in front of the shrine is noted for a four-headed lion. Sculptures and painting adorn the walls of the shrine. They narrate the story of the various incarnation of Mother Goddess. The most important fair and festival in the temple is organized during Chaitra Shukla Paksha (March/April. Other important festivals are Navratri and Durga Puja.