Dharma Ganga Cottages At Ganga Ghat — Attraction in Uttarakhand

Kardam Muni, made a pact with Vishnu that he would undergo the rigours of marital life, on the condition that Vishnu would incarnate as his son. In due time Kapil Muni was born as an incarnation of Vishnu and became a great saint. Kapil Muni's ashram was located in the Gangasagar. One day King Sagar's sacrificial horse disappeared; it had been stolen by Indra. The king sent his 60,000 sons to find it, and they found it next to Kapil Muni's ashram, where Indra had hidden it. Mistaking Kapil Muni for the thief, the sons accused Kapil Muni, who in his wrath at the false accusation burned the sons to ash and sent their souls to Hell. Later having compassion for the King Sagar's sons, Kapil Muni acceded to the prayers of King Sagar's descendants, agreeing to the restoration of the sons, if Parvati in the form of the river goddess Ganga would descend to Earth to perform the Last Ritual (Hindus also called as"Tarpan") of mixing the ashes with holy water (niravapanjali). Through deep meditation, King Bhagiratha induced Shiva to order Ganga down from heaven and the 60,000 sons were freed (moksha) and ascended to Heaven, but the river Ganges stayed on the Earth. The date of the descent of Ganga was the date, as is at present the 15th Day of January of the Gregorian Calendar which coincides with that of Makar Sankranti (when Surya enters Makar Constellation, i.e. "Uttarayan" of Hindu Panchangam).3

GeographyEdit

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Places in Kakdwip subdivision (Kakdwip, Sagar, Namkhana, Patharpratima CD blocks) in South 24 Parganas district R: rural/ urban centre Places linked with coastal activity are marked in blue Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly

Area overviewEdit

Kakdwip subdivision has full rural population. The entire district is situated in the Ganges Delta. The southern part of the delta has numerous channels and islands such as the Henry Island, Sagar Island, Frederick Island and Fraserganj Island. The subdivision is a part of the Sundarbans settlements. A comparatively recent country-wide development is the guarding of the coastal areas by special coastal forces. The area attracts large number of tourists – Gangasagar and Fraserganj-Bakkhali are worth mentioning. Gobardhanpur holds a promise for the future.[5[7] Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.

LocationEdit



Sunset at Gangasagar

Gangasagar is located at 21°39′10″N 88°04′31″E. It has an average elevation of 4...

5-star for cottage location:

If you're looking for a peaceful and serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, this cottage is the perfect place to stay. The location is stunning, with a private Ganga ghat that provides breathtaking views of the river and surrounding landscape.

The cottage itself is cozy and comfortable, with all the amenities you need for a relaxing stay. The rooms are clean and well-appointed.

But what really sets this place apart is the private Ganga ghat. It's a truly magical spot, with crystal-clear water that's perfect for swimming or just lounging in the sun. The views are absolutely breathtaking, and it's the perfect place to watch the sunrise or sunset.

Overall, I can recommend this cottage/accommodation enough. If you're looking for a peaceful and rejuvenating retreat, this is the place for you.

3-star for services:

While the location and accommodation were amazing, I have to say that the services provided could have been better. Although the staff was friendly and helpful, there were a few issues that detracted from the overall experience.

For one thing, the Wi-Fi was not available, which made it difficult to stay connected.

Finally, the cleanliness of the cottage/accommodation could have been better. While it wasn't dirty per se, there were some areas that could have used a little more attention.

Overall, I would still recommend this place for the incredible location and private Ganga ghat. But if you're looking for top-notch services and amenities, you may want to consider...

It's more like ashram and NOT a hotel. Donot get confused about that. Lovely quiet and peaceful surroundings. It is located right on the banks of holy river Ganges. Accomodation and the cottages are nice. Since it's an ashram facilities are bare minimum. If you are willing and able to take care of a few things, and if you want a spiritual experience, this is a great place to come to. There are a few Brahmcharis(young children wanting to become yogis) learning here and it is great to interact with them. Today had an opportunity to perform Havan with these children reciting the verses of the Havan and guiding us(ignorant) how to perform the Havan. I felt blessed doing a Havan on the banks of Holy Ganges . Can't beat this experience. The cottages do not have TV or wifi. Will share more as I spend couple more days here!...