Rajrappa Temple
Rajrappa Temple Jharkhand — Ancient Shakti Peetha at the Damodar-Bhairavi River Confluence
Ancient Shakti Peetha at the Sacred Confluence of Two Rivers
About Rajrappa Temple
Rajrappa Temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas of India and the most visited religious site in Jharkhand after Baidyanath Dham. It is dedicated to Goddess Chhinnamasta and is located at the dramatic confluence of the Damodar and Bhairavi rivers, 80 km from Ranchi in Ramgarh district. The temple dates to at least the 7th–10th century AD and draws an estimated 1 million pilgrims annually.
Rajrappa's setting is as dramatic as its spiritual significance: the temple perches at the precise point where two rivers meet below a waterfall, creating a sacred geography found at very few Shakti sites in India. The Rajrappa Waterfall, where the Damodar River cascades near the confluence, is a significant natural attraction alongside the temple. The Goddess Chhinnamasta is worshipped here in a uniquely fierce form, and the temple is considered especially powerful for devotees of the Shakti tradition.
Quick Info
October to March
Ramgarh
spiritual
Frequently Asked Questions About Rajrappa Temple
Common questions about visiting Rajrappa Temple, Jharkhand
Yes. Rajrappa Temple is recognized as one of the 51 Shakti Peethas — the most sacred Shakti shrines in Hinduism. It is dedicated to Goddess Chhinnamasta (also called Prachanda Chandika) and is considered one of the most powerful Shakti temples in eastern India.
Rajrappa Temple is 80 km from Ranchi. Drive via NH-33 to Ramgarh (60 km) and then take the Rajrappa road for 25 km. The journey takes approximately 2 hours by car.
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