Baraha Chhetra, , Koshi

Barah Chhetra is located north of Biratnagar at the confluence of the mighty Saptakoshi and Koka rivers 20km from Dharan in Eastern Nepal. According to the myth Baraha Chhetra is the place where Barah, the boar incarnation of Lord Bishnu - the protector of the universe fought with the demon Hiranakshya. After the battle, Lord Bishnu was successful and killed the evil demon. Travelers traveling to Baraha Chhetra, will find here a main shrine dedicated to Barah, as well as many other temples in the area that bear the image of Bishnu's boar incarnation.

Baraha Chhetra is one of the four greatest Hindu pilgrimages. This is the spot where Barah, the boar incarnation of Lord Bishnu, protector of the universe, fought with the demon Hiranakshya and killed him. Apart from the main shrine dedicated to Barah, there are many other temples that bear the image of Bishnu's boar incarnation.

Baraha Chhetra (Kshetra) pilgrimage site is situated 20 Km away from Dharan on the confluence of Sapta Koshi and Koka river. It is mainly dedicated to the Hindu God Vishnu. According to the Legend, the Lord Vishnu once went down to this area as a white boar and killed an evil demon known as Hirayankashyapu in Satya Yuga. The statues of Baraha Chhetra are existed from 5th Century. There is a stone in front of temple that will examine whether you are sinless or sinful. It is said that only the virtue person can lift the stone.

Makar Sankranti is a special festival which people celebrate in this sacred place. It is said that those people who take bath on the confluence of Sapta Koshi and Koka River and worship the god, they emancipate from their sins. Makar Sankranti is celebrated on the basis of Solar Calendar, the day is Magh 1^st (falls in January).