Gopalganj, Bihar

Places to visit

• Thawe Temple : A medieval temple dedicated to Goddess Durga is located near Hathwa Raja's residence. Thawetemple's perimeter grows an unusual tree, the botanical family of which has yet to be identified. The tree has grown into a cross. There are several legends related with the idol and the tree. Every year in the month of Chaitra, a huge fair is held (March–April)

Distance: Thawe Temple is 8.9 kilometres away from Gopalganj

• Shri PitambaraPeeth : Shri PitambaraPeeth is a well-known Bagalamukhi Shakti Peetha located near Kuchaikote, 15 kilometers from Gopalganj. Bagalamukhi is one of Hinduism's eleven mahavidyas (great wisdoms). Bagalamukhi Devi smashes the devotee's prejudices and delusions with a bludgeon. The name literally means "crane-faced." The name "Bagla" derives from the Sanskrit root "ValgA." She has a golden complexion and dresses in yellow. She sits atop a golden throne in the middle of a nectar-filled sea swarming with yellow lotuses. Her hat has a crescent moon on it. Various scriptures refer to the goddess as the "Dwi-BhujA" (two-handed) and the "ChaturbhujA" (four-handed) (four-handed).The "Soumya," or milder variant, of the Dwi-BhujA depiction is the most well-known.She is shown holding a club in her right hand, which she uses to hit the demon while pulling out his tongue with her left. This artwork is sometimes depicted as an example of "Shambhala," the capacity to stun or paralyze an opponent in order to quiet them. Bagalamukhi is venerated by her devotees for one of her blessings.

Distance: Shri PitambaraPeethis 15 kilometres away from Gopalganj