Kakolat Falls

Kakolat is the name of a waterfall located in the Nawada district of Bihar, India.

Kakolat Falls
ककोलत जलप्रपात
Kakolat Falls
Kakolat Falls
Location in Bihar
Kakolat Falls
Location in India
LocationKakolat, Nawada district, Bihar, India
Coordinates24°41′59″N 85°37′42″E
TypeCataract, Segmented
Elevation160 feet (50 m)
Total height150 feet
Number of drops1
Longest drop163 feet
Tourists at the falls in the summer season

Overview

Kakolat waterfall, situated on the Kakolat hill, located on the border of Bihar and Jharkhand, just 33 km from Nawada and 4 km from Thali Bazar (the last turn leading to Kakolat waterfall). This is one of the most visited and renowned Bihar getaways, where tourists come from all over the states and adjoining areas to witness the sheer beauty of Mother Nature cascading marvelously. The Kakolat waterfall of Bihar cascades down from a height of between 150 and 160 feet and forms a natural reservoir at the base of the waterfall.

Legends are also associated with the Kakolat waterfall such as, a Treta Yuga king was cursed to take the shape of a python and live at the falls here, by a Hindu spiritualist. The place was then visited by the Pandavas during their exile and it was during that time that the python king got rid of the curse, and he proclaimed that any person who bathed in the waterfall would never be reborn as a snake.

Kakolat waterfall has become an increasingly popular tourist attraction in Bihar, where huge crowds can be seen during summers for weekend picnics. This waterfall also boats a wide variety of watersports and fun in the water. Apart from its significance as a tourist destination, the Kakolat waterfall is also widely visited at the time when a big fair is held on an occasion of bishua or chait Sankranti. This is basically a religious event accompanied with a three-day mela, where many devotees take their bath in the waterfall. The Kakolat waterfall has great historical and mythological significance. The waterfall is located near Govindpur police station, about 33 km away from Nawada, on Kakolat Hill. Below the falls there is a deep natural reservoir.[1]

The fall is approximately 160 feet (49 m) in height. The scene is panoramic due to all-round green forest area.[2] Kakolat Fall is a popular tourist spot in Bihar. During the summer, people from all over India come to the falls for picnics.

On 30 Dec 2018 honourable CM Nitish Kumar visited the Kakolat fall and announced various projects related to the development of renowned kakolat fall. During his visit he announced that a ropeway to be built to attract tourists.

Role in Indian mythology

According to legend, during the Treta Yuga epoch a king was cursed by a rishi and had to take the shape of a python and lived in Kakolat. The place was visited by the great Pandavas during their exile and the accursed king got salvation from damnation. The king after getting rid of the curse proclaimed that one who would bath in the waterfall will not take the yoni of snake, and that is why a large number of people from far and near bathe in the falls.

A large festival is held at Kakolat on the occasion of Baisakhi or Chait Shankranti.

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-04-10. Retrieved 2009-05-11.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. "rediff.com: Travel Video: The neglected Kakolat waterfalls". specials.rediff.com.
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