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One of the great saints of the modern era, Baba Neem Karoli Maharaj, also known as ‘Maharaj Ji’, has attracted people around the world. His famous scissors Dham (Kainchi Dham) is located in Nainital, Uttarakhand, where devotees and tourists come to visit in large numbers. But very few people know that apart from the scissors Dham, there are 3 more Baba of Baba in Nainital district of Uttarakhand, which have their own unique story and importance.
Come, let us know about these three unheard dhams and interesting things related to them:
1. ‘Hanuman Temple Dham’ in Kukdisain: Baba’s penance site
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place: Kukdisain Village, Nainital district. It is about 4-5 kilometers ahead of Scissor Dham on Ramgarh Road.
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History: This is the holy place where Neem Karoli Baba did harsh penance in an open Shiva temple for years. This has been the place of his initial practice. Later, along with the Shiva temple, he also established a grand Hanuman temple here. It is believed that Baba performed many pastimes and miracles at this place, which made him even more dear among the local people.
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Specialty: This Dham is not as famous as scissors, but the atmosphere here is very calm and full of spiritual energy. Many devotees come here for special attention and prayer.
2. ‘Maa Purnima Dham’ in Dhaunisar: Where the wishes of the devotees are fulfilled
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place: Dhunisain village, Nainital district. It is also located near the scissors Dham.
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History: Some distance away from Kukdisain, this place is dedicated to Goddess Maa Purnagiri. Baba Neem Karoli Maharaj built a small temple for Maa Purnagiri Devi here. Baba’s followers say that Maharaj ji often prayed to fulfill the wishes of the devotees in this dham.
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Specialty: This dham is known for its peaceful aura and the power to fulfill the will of the devotees. Some of the people who come to the scissors Dham, only a few of them reach here, due to which the atmosphere here feels more solitary and holy.
3. ‘Bal Ashram’ in Nib Karauli village: where Baba’s childhood spent
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place: Nib Karauli Village, Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh. Although it is not in Nainital, it is the first and important place associated with Baba’s life. This is his birthplace. (It is important to note that the original article has emphasized ‘Nainital’, while it is in UP.
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History: This is the place where Maharaj ji spent his childhood and later took the form of a grand ashram. It is as sacred for the devotees of Baba as the scissors Dham, because from here his spiritual journey started.
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Specialty: This ashram also runs a child house and is associated with education and service works. A large number of devotees come here who want to see Baba’s original residence.
Apart from these three dhams, Neem Karoli Baba has ashrams and temples in many other places, such as in Vrindavan, near Jugni near Shimla, but these dhams of Nainital and his birthplace have special significance in their lives and teachings. These places symbolize Baba’s love, service and his immense devotion to Lord Hanuman and Goddess Durga. Devotees who travel to the scissors Dham, they get an opportunity to understand Baba’s life and teachings more deeply.
