Maniyar

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Maniyar
parshuram nagari
Muniwar
Town
Nickname: 
Maniar
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Maniyar
Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 25°48′50″N84°02′02″E / 25.81389°N 84.03389°E / 25.81389; 84.03389 Coordinates: 25°48′50″N84°02′02″E / 25.81389°N 84.03389°E / 25.81389; 84.03389
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Uttar Pradesh
District Ballia
Population
 (2001)
 • Total18,750
Languages
 • Official bhojpuri
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
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Maniyar


Maniyar is a town and a Nagar Panchayat in Ballia district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is also called Parshuram Nagari.

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The name is derived from the word Muniwar. It was called the land of saints and monks. The Hindu god Parshuram was said to have meditated there for a long time. Maharshi Parshuram Dham temple was built there in the 16th century.

Maniyar is situated on the banks of Saryu or Ghaghra river.

Nawka Baba

Nawka Baba temple is one of the best known temples. The temple is known for its spirits, which are said to leave people's bodies as they enter the temple due to black magic. A pond is nearby. A fair is held in April and October. Pilgrims worship at Nawka Baba and Sataku Baba, another small temple 100 meters from Nawka Baba. Sataku Baba, also known as Bhudhwa Baba temple, is known for the same reasons as Nawka Baba.

Parshuram Dham

Parshuram temple was built in the 16th century of lakhauri bricks with old plaster. Architectural elements can be seen on it and, according to some locals, Lord Parshuram meditated there. Small temples surround the complex. Barahdwari (or twelve gateways) was built by traders Lachhu Bhagat and Billar Bhagat in the 18th century. Miniature paintings were made on the ceilings, but cannot be seen because locals painted over them.

Jhalak Baba ki Mathiya

This mathiya belongs to Das Tradition. "Baba Jhalak Das" is a Saint of Das Tradition Mahanth in this mathiya in the 20th century. He was born in 1927 in a Suhwal village near Sahtwar. Tapsi Das Jamuna Das Narayan Das was formerly Mahanth. In this mathia Thakur Ji and lord Shambhushek shivlinga established by Baba Jhalakdas.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [1] Maniyar had a population of 18,750. Males constitute 51% of the population, and females made up 49 %. Maniyar has an average literacy rate of 47 %, lower than the national average of 59.5 %. Male literacy is 57 %, and female literacy is 36 %. 18 % of the population is under 6.

Other places with same name

In Kerala , one Maniyar is a village in Kollam district. Another Maniyar is a village in Pathanamthitta district. A nearby dam has the same name.

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References

  1. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
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