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/Pahari Mandir
State Temple
Pahari Mandir
पहाड़ी मंदिर
Location
Ranchi, Jharkhand
Darshan
–
Deity
🪔Lord Shiva (Pahari Baba)
Entry
Free entry
Pahari Mandir (Hill Temple) is dedicated to Lord Shiva, worshipped here as Pahari Baba. It is a rare temple that combines religious devotion with deep patriotism. It is the only temple in India where the National Flag is hoisted on Independence Day and Republic Day.
Mythology
The hill was originally known as 'Phansi Tongri' (Hanging Hill) during the British Raj, as freedom fighters were hanged here. After Independence, it was converted into a sacred place of worship, and a temple to Lord Shiva was constructed to honor the martyrs.