Bhagsu

Bhagsu / Bhaksu (also known as Bhagsunag or Bhagsunath) is a village near Mcleodganj in the Dharamshala district.[1] Popular for Bhagsunag waterfall[2] and an ancient temple, named Bhagsunag temple tourists need to trek to reach the waterfall.[3][4]

Bhagsu
Village
CountryIndia
StateHimachal Pradesh
MandalDharamshala
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

In early 18th century the Gorkhas came here with British to settle, later they formed the historic the 1st Gorkha Rifles in 1815 (The Malaun Regiment). Bhagsu is also the home of 1st Gorkha Rifles (The Malaun Regiment). Bhagsu name is based upon the Bhagsunag temple [5]currently in McLeodGanj station including Bhagsu itself but also as Dharamshala, McLeodGanj and ForsythGanj.

History

As per the Indian mythology, the snake god got into a battle with King Bhagsu. The reason of the battle was that King Bhagsu had stolen water from the sacred lake called the NagDal Lake. King Bhagsu was defeated and eventually forgiven, and the site was consecrated as Bhagsu Nag.[6]

Tourism Significance

Because of the waterfall and close proximity to Mcleodganj, Dharamkot and the Triund Trek -[7] Bhagsu has become popular for tourists to stay. A number of hotels have now come up in Bhagsu for the increasing number of tourists.

References
  1. Planet, Lonely. "Bhagsu & Dharamkot travel | Dharamsala, India". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
  2. "Bhagsunag waterfall, McLeodganj". PedalThrottle. 2020-03-01. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
  3. "Bhagsu Waterfalls, Mcleodganj - Entry Fee, Visit Timings, Things To Do & More..." Trans India Travels. 2017-04-21. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
  4. "List of Tourist Attractions | Tourist Places To Visit in Bhagsu". www.nativeplanet.com. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
  5. "Bhagsunag Temple, McLeodganj: A 5000 years old temple". PedalThrottle. 2020-03-13. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
  6. जोगिन्दरनगर.कॉम (2012-11-03). "Bhagsu Nag Temple - An Ancient Hindu Temple". Jogindernagar.com. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
  7. "Lost in Himachal hills, Delhi youth survives for 8 days, rescued - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2019-04-08.
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