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Heritage Conservation Sitesin the State of Jharkhand

XIIIth FINANCE COMMISSION

Jharkhand

P r e p a r e d & D o c u m e n t e d b y

P r e p a r e d f o r

Dept. of Art, Culture, Sports & Youth AffairsGovernment of Jhakhand

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Sl.No. Name of the Sites Page No.

1. MEGALITHIC SITE OF BARKAGAON, HAZARIBAGH. 01

2. MEGALITHIC SITE OF RAMGARH 01

3. ICHAK GROUP OF TEMPLE, HAZARIBAGH 02

4. DELBERA, SILLI, RANCHI 02

5. ITKHORI, CHATRA 03

6. PANDRA GROUP OF TEMPLES, NIRSA, DHANBAD 03

7. PALKOT RUINS, GUMLA 04

8. TANGINATH, GUMLA 04

9 NAVRATANGARH, GUMLA 05

10. RAJMAHAL, SAHIBGANJ 06

11. PALAMU FORT, LATEHAR 07

12. TELIAGARHI FORT, SAHIBGANJ 07

13. OLD BIRSA MUNDA JAIL, RANCHI 08

14. AUDREY HOUSE, RANCHI 08

15. MAHADANI SHIV TEMPLE, BERO, RANCHI 09

16. BIBHUSHAN BANDOPADHYAY RESIDENCE 09

GHATSHILA, E. SINGHBHUM

17. JAGANNATHPUR TEMPLE & OTHER HERTAGE 10

STRUCTURES, SARAIKELA

18. SHYAMSUNDER TEMPLE, CHAKULIA, E. SINGHBHUM 10

19. VASUDEO RAI TEMPLE, KORAMBE, LOHARDAGA 11

20. KOLESHWARI HILLS, CHATRA 11

21. ANCESTRAL HOUSE OF SHAHID BUDHU BHAGAT 12

LOHARDAGA

22. ARCHEOLOGICAL SITES OF BERHET, BHOGNADIH 12

SANTHAL PARAGANS

23. PITHORIA MOSQUE, RANCHI 13

24. MUNDRO HILLS, SAHIBGANJ 13

25. GEL CHURCH, GOVINDPUR 13

26. PATHARGAMA REMAINS, GODDA 13

27. ANJAN GRAM, GUMLA 14

H e r i t a g e P r o j e c t s i n J h a r k h a n d1

Megalithic SiteB a r w a d i h P u n k h a r iB a r k a g a o n , H a z a r i b a g h

The Barwadhi Punkree megalithic site and its environs are

covered with Iron-slag remains. Iron-slag is found to

underlie almost all old habitation sites thoughout the

Karanpura vally, and present village of this vally are

definitely continuation of pre-historic dwelling or

settlement sites. Megalithic sites being in proximity of

iron-slag sites it is assumed that the iron smelters while

taking advantage of the iron-ore available in the hill ranges

(Mahudi, Sati and Satpahar ranges) and the flanks of the rift

valley (Aswa pahar, and Hudwa ranges) built dwelling

sites in old megalithic sites

Megalithic SiteR A M G A R H , B h a i n p u r V i l l a g e

Stone circle - This is located in Bhainpur

village (Lat- 23 33′ Long- 85 36′) of

Ramgarh district. This circle is made up

of some vertical and many horizontal

granite stones. This was made by

MUNDA tribe as a tribal burial site. On

the basis of the study of artifacts , it is

believed that circle was constructed

around 600 B.C.

Sun Wheel - This monument is made

inside the stone circle of Bhainpur

village. It is a sun wheel, which

represents the sun, and its four

quadrants – the four seasonal cycles of

the year.

Menhir - A few meters away from the

stone circle of Bhainpur village is a

“menhir”. The purpose of this stone is to

mark the boundary of the village. This

was the Mundari custom of making their

villages in ancient times.


Ichak Group of TemplesI C H A K ( H A Z A R I B A G H )

The 'HO' tribals used to pray the nature,

fire & they were the biggest worshipers

of Shiv Lingas. We find at many places

along the subernrekha river the

habitation of this primitive tribe and Shiv

Lingas installed at these places, Delbera

is one of the important sites which has

three shivlingas placed at intervals and

one of the old structure of the temple

having one of the Shiv Lingas can be

seen here which requires urgent

conservation and beautification.

The remains of a larger temple

construction can been seen around this

small temple which people says has

been destroyed with time. A scientific

clearance of the area surrounding the

small temple may give us some good

region

Extremely significant local historical

implication, since the temple dates

basck to the creation of the small village

of Ichak, into the Capital of the Ramgarh

Raja sometime quite soon after 1772 and by about 8 years

predates the formation of the district headquarters at Hazaribagh

town nearby, at which the Ramgarh Batallion was then stationed.

As stated here is a complex of temples around it and the area

covers a few acres with a wall around it.

DalberaS I L L I


ChatraI T K H O R I

Itkhori, a block headquarter within Chatra district. Itkhori lies north of Hazaribagh, about 16 kms west of Chouparan to be more precise. It is a wonderful place with abundance of historic reminiscences and a r c h a e o l o g i c a l r e m n a n t s demonstrating a breathtaking saga of religious tolerance and cultural unity. More than 1200 years ago the great Pala and Gupta emperors looked out from the terrace of the

magnificent Maa Bhadrakali temple complex built during 9th Century. The workmanship of the images and statues indicate a highly developed heritage of skills in the finer arts. And if wonders were to follow wonders, the Shiva-linga in the adjacent temple has no less than 1008 'lingams' carved into its surface. Images of 104 Bodhisattvas and 4 principal Buddhas are sculpted on each side of a 'stupa'-like structure. Close by is a stone slab with foot-impressions on its surface - believed to be that of Sheetalnath, the 10th Tirthankara of the Jain religion.

Pandra Group of Temples, Nirsa, Dhanbad

It is also known as Baba Kapilaeshwar

Dham/Pandra group of temples are in

slight curvilinear 'Sikhra' in Bengal style

with horizontal tier system with slightly

evolved Raths in Pancharatha whereas

the Mukhmandapa has flat roof with

ornamental piller & multiple curvilinear

arches.

These temples are built of stone in 12-13

centuries A.D . It is related to the

Mahabharta period when Pandavas had

spent some time here.

The temple structure, made of stones,

has been plastered and white washed by

the locals changing the basic texture of

the structure. It is desired that immediate

conservation and restoration works may

be carried out to take out the original

structure


Palkot Ruins G U M L A

TanginathG U M L A

It is a historical place situated in remote Dumri block of the district as worship is done here by traditional tribal Baiga priests and numerous 'shivlingas' and images of gods are spread at the temple premises. Trishul and other findings are centuries old. Tanginath is synonymous to Lord Shiva as people have been worshiping Him since ancient days, says a member of Tanginathdam Vikas Samiti.

Tanginath is a place having several architectural works in its lap since the ancient era to the medieval era . It is famous as SHIVASTHALI and is famous for great TRISHOOL of rustproof iron TANGINATH lies in Dumri block in Gumla district

The Palkot block is one of the eleven administrative

blocks of Gumla district in the state of Jharkhand,

India. With a population of 61,388 (1991 census), the

block comprises seventy-three villages. Mount

Risyamook, mentioned in the Ramayana, is located in

the Palkot block, which was, of sorts, the capital of the

Chhotanagpur pleatau until the 20th century. The

Nagvanshi rajas ruled from Palkot. n ancient period it

is none as Nagri and pampapuri. This is the capital of

king Bali and Sugriv. In epics age Ghorlata was the

place for army which they use to hide oneself. At 3 KM

from block headquarter.


NavratangarhG U M L A

A part of Doisa Nagar, it is situated in

the Sisai block of Gumla district. It

was the palace of Nagvanshi rulers

and was a five storied building with

nine rooms in each floors, hence

christened as Navratangarh. The

three floors of the building is found

above the ground level and it is said

that two storied had been buried

below. It has the touch of Mughal

architecture and the woods and

carvings within the building are very

attractive.

There are several temples built around

the main building. As per available

information this palace was built by

King Raghunath Sahi during 18th

century. It is also said that King Durjan

Sal had built this palace, who after

getting released from Gwalior fort, had

built it on his return.

It is the only remains of Nagvanshi

regime that can be seen and once

restored to its glory will be a major

tourist destination.


RajmahalS a h e b g a n j

HOLILMUGHAL ERA'S WELLOVERHEAD WATER TANK

MAINA BIBI's TOMB

MINT/TAKSAL

Geographically on one side of the Rajmahal River Ganges

is flowing and on the other side it is surrounded by mighty

mountain ranges. It had gone through many ups and

downs in its very existence. Its past had been embedded

with glory and now the region is lying in oblivion. Its

history dates back to mid 15th century.

It is also believed that Rajput clan lead by Raja Udai Singh

had also their presence in this area, when King Shashank

had shifted his capital from Gaur in Malda (West Bengal)

to Rajmahal. Udai nala (now Udhawa Nala) flowing eight

kilometers east of Rajmahal was the place where Lord

Clive caught Nawab Sirajjudaula while crossing the nala.

This place came into lime light during 1580 / 1595 during

Mughal regime when Emperor Akbar made Raja Man

Singh the Subedar of Bengal Region who had made

Rajmahal its headquarters. He used to control entire

Bengal, Orissa, Assam & Bihar from here.


Palamu FortL A T E H A R

This fort was built in 16th century by

Chero King Medini Roy for his son

Prabhat Roy. The most important and

impressive part of this fort is its main

gate which is said to be of Nagpuri

style by the experts.

The height of the gate is 40 ft. & 15 ft.

wide. One can find the description of

this fort in many focal songs of the

region mentioning that the torch

light of the Palamu Fort can be seen

from the top of the Rohtasgarh Fort.

Later is known for its grandeur.

The fort is a great attraction for the

tourist visiting the Palamu forest

reserve . The fort is losing its identity

and needs to conserve & protected.

The history of the Sahebganj district is

available from the 13th Century when

Teliagarhi became the main gateway of

Muslim armies marching to and from

Bengal. During the Turkish dynasty rule

in Delhi, Malik Ikhtiaruddin-bin-

Bakhtiar Khilji marched towards Bengal

and Assam through Teliagrahi pass. He

captured Bengal and i ts king

Lakshaman Sena fled away to Cooch

Behar. In 1538, Sher Shah Suri and

Humayun came face to face for a

decisive battle near Teliagarhi.

This historic fort is lying in a dilapidated

condition losing its glorius past. Now

railway line is crossing though a portion

of the fort and the very existence of the

fort itself is at a stake.

Teliagarhi FortS A H I B G A N J


Old Birsa Munda JailR A N C H I

Audrey HouseR A N C H I

The Old Birsa Munda Central Jail at Ranchi

has been a neglected site since November,

2006, when the inmates were shifted to

the newly constructed central jail at

Hotwar, Ranchi.

Built in the mid-nineteenth century by the

British, the historical significance of the jail

lies in the fact that Bhagwan Birsa Munda,

whose life history goes down in the history

of Jharkhand as a story of emancipation of

his own people who were subjected to

prolonged suppression by the British, was

incarcerated here.

A reuse proposal for a site of the

significance of the old Birsa Munda Central

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larger context of the historicity of the Jail and its meaning to the city of Ranchi, and also in the

larger historic, social and cultural context of Jharkhand. Thus it is proposed to be converted

into a cultural centre and museum with multiple activities.

Audrey House is a part of Raj Bhavan, Ranchi, which is more than 150 years old. Built by Capt Hannygton, a British Officer, during 1855-56 is a beautiful piece of structure made out of wood and tiles.

Audrey House is required to be declared as the heritage building and its conservation and adaptive reuse is required to be considered.

There are two large halls in the building with wooden floor and the main hall was used as the dancing hall during the British Period.

Audrey House has been proposed to be developed as a Cultural Center housing a Museum as well. The cultural centre will have following components in it;

Display area both open and closed, An audio visual / Conference Hall for 70-75 persons, An art conservation center, An Art Gallery, A Library, A tribal village life display arena etc.


MahadaniShiv Temple

B E R O , R a n c h i

This is a 17th Century temple. The Architecture of this

temple is similar to Orissa architecture.

The length and breadth temple is 3.5 x 3 mtr. and the

height is 5 mtr.

It is said that in 1917 Mahatma Gandhi was visit in

Bero and meet Tana Bhagat & stayed in this temple.

People perform Puja here from far of places. There is a

pond nearly 100 mtr. from the temple on the north

side which, according to Mahant, belongs to the

temple area.

Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhaya Residence, GHATSHILA, E. Singhbhum

Born on 12 September 1894 was one of the

most famous Bengali novelist and writer of

modern Bengali literature. His best known

work is the autobiographical novel 'Pather

Panchali.

Mr. Bandyopadhay choose to stay at

Ghatshila and kept on working in field of

literature there till the last days of his life.

His house at Ghatshila is lying unattended

and is required to be developed, conserved

and protected for the general mass. A

museum is proposed to be put in place in

his house where his life style and creation

will be displayed.


Jaganathpur Temple & Other Heritage Structures SARAIKELA

Jaganathpur Temple situated at Saraikela was built in 17th Century by the rulers of Saraikela. The deity in the Temple are the same as that of famous Puri Temple.

The Temple has very pleasant Orissa architecture with the images of God & Goddesses imbedded both inside and outside of the main Temple Building.

There is a Mousi Bari situated nearly five hundred meter from the main Temple where the deity are kept during the famous Rath Yatra time.

There are several sites/remains in the various location of the township that dates back to 16th-17th century related to the Saraikela royalty.

It is required to conserve all these sites and remains to co-relate them.

Shyam Sunder TempleCHAKULIA

It's a Hindu temple dedicated to lord

Krishna built by Marwari Community in

1968 in a rectangular plot measuring

(450 ft x 60 ft).

The temple style marks the confluence

of north Indian temple planning and

dessert architecture.

North Indian features include Garbha

Griha (Sanctuary) with Beautiful Minaret

with Shikhara with Pradakshina Path

and Mandapa (hall for Worshippers).

D e s s e r t A r c h i t e c t u r e : K u a n

(Community well) with tall towers to be

identified from large distances and

rooms on the either side of Mandapa

(Hall) used for living, Bhandara (storing),

Jina (Staircases).

The structure of the temple as well as the

minarets erected on the well needs to be

conserved and protected.


Vasudeo Rai TempleKORAMBE, HAZARIBAGH

Kuleshwari Hills, Hunterganj, Chatra

This temple was initially built in 1470 by the Nagvanshi ruler "Chet karna" and was situated on the bank of South Koyal River in Korambe Village. With time the main shrine which used to be 5 feet high and carved in black stone has got completely damaged and the Idol was shifted to a near by place by the villagers.

According to ASI the idols belongs to 8th century.

There are many old structures that are lying near and around the river which needs to be conserved and protected from external sources. The place has great religious significance and people from many villages surrounding the area come to offer prayer to the deity.

These hills, about 1575 feet high,

lies in Hunterganj block of Chatra

district . This place is off the G.T.

road on the route map of Lord

Buddha. The Bodh Gaya region

extends to this area. It contains some

ruined temples and historical

monuments. It is the place of

pilgrimage for the Hindus, the

Buddhists and the Jains. Its antiquity

goes back to the 10th century B.C.

The trek to the top of Kolhua hill is

the temple of 'Kauleshwari Devi' &

the way is quite steep and there are

no steps.

The old temple and the remains of

the Buddha and Jain era needs to be

conserved and protected. The

approach to the temple also needs to

be done up.


Ancestral House of Shahid Budhu Bhagat

Shahid Buddhu Bhagat, a veteran freedom

fighter of Chotanagpur region, led the Kol

Insurrection (1831-1832) aimed against tax

imposed on Mundas by Muslim rulers.

Jonjoro village in Kudu block of Lohardaga

gave birth to one of the country's bravest sons,

Budhu Bhagat.

He became a martyr, along with his two sons, fighting

the British between 1855 and 1860.

The house of great patriot, situated in Silagaon of

Lohardaga district, is presently in a dilapidated

condition & endangered structural failure . The structure

needs urgent strengthening & conservation works.

There are few blocks surrounded by a common

courtyard.

L O H A R D A G A

Archeological sites of Berhet, Bhoganadih, S. Paragans

Bhognadih a village in Barhait sub division of Sahibganj district has gained importance for being the birth place of Great warrior duo Sido & Kanhu who had fought bravely with the British army during mid 19th century.

As a direct consequence of the Santhal Hul or Rebellion of 1854-55 led by Sido & Kanhu brothers of village Bhognadih near Barhait of Sahibganj district.

Kanhu was killed in action and Sido was arrested and hanged at Barhait.

The Santhals become infuriated and Hul ensured as precursor of so called first Indian Freedom Movement of 1857. It is the place where Sido was publicly hanged. This place has got a significance in the History of Jharkhand movement against Britishers in the Santhal region. It is of great importance to conserve the ancestral house of the duo martyr and develop the area as a place of pride and honor.


Pathargama remains,GODDA

Pithoria MosqueRANCHI

It is 13th-14th century remains with several stone

sculpture lying in open space. Some remains of

the structure need to be restored. In early 645

A.D.

The remains of palace at Kapeta of Derma

Panchayat can be seen, it also appears in the

Santhal Paragana gazetteer.

It is desired that the remains found in the region is

conserved protected.

Pithoria Mosque is situated at 20 km from Ranchi on Ranchi Pataratu Road. The Mosque is more than 250 yrs / Built in between 1850-1857.

It is said that Sher Shah Suri was made a camp over here & made this mosque. Shersah Suri had offered Nemaz in this Mosque. The Mosque is made up of Stone, Bricks, Limestone, Surkhi chuna etc.

The Mosque is in a dilapidated condition and needs restoration and conservation.

Mundro Hills,SAHIBGANJ

Mundro Hill is located on the state highway between Sahibganj and Godda. They are laced with landscape of extraordinary splendor .

Mundro (Rajmahal) hills are home to plant fossils which are 68 to 145 million years old. The Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany in Lucknow has an impressive collection of these fossils. These fossils here have attracted geologists and palaebotanists from all over the world.

There are fears of these fossils disappearing and they need to be conserved and protected.

G.E.L. Church, GOVINDPUR

In 1895 the foundation of G.E.L. church was played in Chotanagpur region by Fr. Gossner in Ranchi town. It was subsequently spread to many other areas and the Govindpur Church was established in the year 1850.

The Church structure is built with untreated bricks and mud, the roof top has been built with wooden structures and tiles fitted on it.

There is another house which has been built prior to the main church building. This structure also needs to be conserved and protected.

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Anjan Gram is situated at 6 KM far from Toto at

Ranchi-Gumla way. The nature beauty of Anjan

Gram is very beautiful, the plateau of Netrhat

covered it from 3 side.

Anjan Gram is also known as the birth place of

Lord Hanuman. The place is named form his

mother name ;'Anjani'. Many Shivlinga are seen

over here. It is said that there were 365 Shivlinga

and the same the amount of Pond were Mother

Anjani use to take bath from one pond to other

and pray at the nearly Shivlinga.

Anjan DhamG U M L A

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