Some Famous Places Of Farrukhabad

Swargdwari

Swargdwari was the Capital town of Gaharwars (One of the five clans of Rathore) and was located in Kaimganj Tehsil of District Farrukhabad in Northern state Uttar Pradesh of India.

Kunwar Rai Singh was the last king of this city. He was better known by the name of Khorah in historical literature of 12th and 13th century AD. Kunwar Rai Singh was ruling in this territory before Shams-ud-din Iltutmish, as a governor of Badaun invaded him around 1212 AD. After this invasion name of this town was also changed to Shamsabad after the invader's name.

Kampil

Kampil is a small town situated about 45 km from Farrukhabad. It is a very important place from a historical and mythological point of view. It is believed to be the birthplace of the 13th tirthaiikar Brahlan Vimalnath. This is a Holy Land where the four Kalyanakas - chayavan, birth, diksa and omniscience - of Tirthankar 1008 Bhagawan Vimalnath ji, the thirteenth Tirthnakara took place.

It was also graced by the visit of Lord Mahavir. Two temples dedicated to the 13th Tirthankar one belonging to the Shwetambar Jains and other to the Digambar Jains are situated at this place. In the Digambar Jain temple a 60 centimetres high black coloured idol and in Swetambar temple 45 centimeters high white coloured idol both of Bhagawan Vimalnath in the Padmasana pose are installed. Apart from these, there are many old temples, which prove the historical & religious importance of Kampil.

During the epic period it was the capital of King Drupada, the father of Draupadi. The sacrificial altar (Yajna Kund) from which Draupadi is believed to have been born from the fire of knowledge, is situated in Kampil till date. Near the sacrificial altar, there's a structure, which is the hermitage of a sage Kampil, where he used to perform penance. As per mythology the temple of Rameshwarnath Mahadev, is attributed to ShatrughnaRama. It is said that he had brought the idol (Lingam) of Shiva, which was worshiped by Sita, the wife of Rama in Ashok Vatika while she was held in captivity in Lanka and installed in this temple. brother of

Sankisa

Sankisa is located about 47 km from Farrukhabad. It is believed to be the place where Buddha, along with Brahma and Devraj Indra descended after giving sermons to his mother in heaven. At the spot of descent stands a temple with a statue of Buddha. The place is also known for a temple dedicated to Bisari Devi and an excavated Ashokan elephant pillar. There is also colossal Shiva Linga here. A large fair is held at SankisaShraavana (July–August) every year. in the month of

Neebkarori

A small village near ancient Shankisha is famous for a sage named Lakshman Das. Baba Lakshman Das was spiritual saint in 20th century. He is better known as Baba Neeb Karori (alt spelling, Neem Karoli, AKA Maharaj-ji, Baba-Ji). He established many temples of Hanumanji in various parts of India. Temples established by him at Hanuman Garhi and Kainchi near Nainital, Lucknow, Shimla.

Ghatiya Ghat

Built on the side of the Ganges and approximately 4 km from the main city. This is a beautiful place full of small temples and small dwellings. There are also popular shops here. Ghatiya Ghat (Bank of the river) is the bank of Ganges river.

Ramashram Satsang, Maha Samadhi of Lalaji Maharaj

The holy Samadhi mandir of His Holiness Lalaji Maharaj, is situated on Kanpur Road at Navdia. Shri Ramachandra ji Maharaj, affectionately called "Lalaji" by the devotees. Lalaji Saheb had founded the Ramashram Satsang headquartered at Fatehgarh. This satsang is based on the learnings of Nakshbandia wing of Sufism. Lalaji decended from the divine abode directly and he has no guru . Now this satsang is having its branches through out the globe. Every year on the vacation of easter, bhandara is organised at Maha Samadhi.Presently Shri Dinesh Saxena, the grandson of Lalaji saheb is looking after the Samadhi mandir. One of disciples of Lalaji Maharaj was Shri Shyam Bihari Lalji 'Babuji'. His Samadhi Mandir is also in front of Maha Samadhi. The dearest spritual sons of reverend "Babu Ji" - Shri Rana ji Saheb, Thakur Shri Kaptan Singh Ji, Shri Jagat Narayan "Baba Ji" served continuosly the humanity under the Highness of their Gurudev Param Pujya "Babu Ji".Pujya Babujee sahab has spread the Satsang as per the directives of Lalajee sahab.Many spritual sons of Pujya Babu jee, contributed their best in this holy cause.Later Satsang was headed by Param Sant Mahatma Shri Ram Singh Ranaji Sahab from the Ramashram Shyamnagar Distt. Kannauj, situated at east bank of Kali River on Kanpur Road.The another vertical of Satsang is being headed by Shri Jagat Nayaran jee Sahab "Baba Ji" is the divine personality devoted & dedicated to the Mission of "Lala Ji, Chachcha JI Maharaj and Babu Ji".