Rankini Mandir is a famous shrine cum tourist attraction in Jharkhand. It stands on the outskirts of the city of Jamshedpur. This temple is dedicated to Goddess Rankini, a local tribal goddess. It is visited by people on a huge scale. The locals and tribal people have a strong belief related to Rankini Mandir.
Why Is It Famous?
1) Rankini Temple is famous because of a legend associated with it.
2) In the bygone times, a tribal man saw a little tribal girl turning into Devi Rankini to kill a demon.
3) The man tried chasing the girl but all the attempts he made went in vain. The same night, Devi Rankini appeared in his dreams and directed him to build a temple.
4) It is said that Rankini Mandir stands at the exact place where the girl turned to the Goddess. Presently, it is beautifully maintained by the zonal authorities.
5) Interestingly, there is no idol present in the sanctum. The goddess is worshipped in the form of pindas.
Best Time To Visit:-
People can visit Rankini Mandir at any time. Navaratri festival is observed here as well. The local transit plies in plenty to Rankini Mandir. It is essential to add here that no animal sacrifice practice is allowed here.
Nearest Railway Station - Tatanagar Railway Station
Nearest Airport - Sonari Airport