Simaria

Simaria
सिमरिया
Village
The famous Rajendra Setu near Simaria
The famous Rajendra Setu near Simaria
Nickname(s): 
CountryIndia
StateBihar
DistrictBegusarai
RegionMithila
Government
 • TypeCity Council
 • BodyBihat Nagar Parishad

Simaria is a village in India, along the Ganges river.[1] It is in Begusarai District, Mithila region of India and near Barauni. Also called Kumbhasthali, Amritbhumi, Welcome Gate of Mithila[2] ,Known for the birthplace of Hindi poet Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar' , then part of Bengal Presidency, British India, now in Begusarai District, Mithila region of Bihar.[3] Situated on the South Eastern boundary of Begusarai, It is also famous for Simaria Mela, a fair of devotional importance during the month of Kartik every year according to Indian Panchang (usually during November). It has a famous bridge, the iconic Rajendra Setu providing both Rail and Road connectivity to this place. People of Simaria widely speak Maithili language.

Simaria Mahakumbh

Recently Ardhkumbha a devotional congregation was held here in 2011 in an attempt to reestablish the lost importance of other 8 places where Kumbha was held according to scriptures. Not only "Ardhkumbha" but recently "Maha-Kumbha" was also held here in November, 2017.

Ramdhari Singh Dinkar

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Simaria Kalpwas

In accordance with mythology, there is a belief that Lord Rama, along with Lakshman and Vishwamitra, spent an entire month on the Simaria coast during the Kartik month. This tradition has led devotees to construct a cottage on the Simaria riverbanks every year, known as "Kalpwas," where they take a holy dip in the Ganges. It is thought that this ritual purification in the Ganges during this period washes away all sins. The atmosphere during this time is highly spiritual, and the celebration concludes with the Chhath festival.

The sacredness of the Ganges is beyond question, and several holy places along its banks have earned an even more sacred status, with Simaria being one of them. The Kartika Fair held there has been officially recognized as a State Fair. Kalpvas on the banks of the River Ganga is also mentioned and revered in the "Matsya Purana" (Chapter 108). Pilgrims from Mithilanchal, West Bengal, Orissa, Eastern Uttar Pradesh, and even from as far as Nepal gather on the Ganges' banks at Simaria for a month of Kalpvas.

It appears that, based on Vidyapati's poems, the Ganga's boundary may coincide with Simaria. The continuous influx of devotees from the heart of Mithila to Simaria lends credence to this belief. It is believed that the tradition of the Kalpavas festival on the banks of the Simaria Ganga river has been upheld since the time of King Videh. Simaria remains the epicenter of religious faith for the residents of Mithila. Even today, Simaria is a legendary place in Mithila and a site associated with spiritual salvation. Raja Janak (Videh) performed his final rites and attained salvation in this very location.

References

  1. ^ "'Revive Kumbh Mela in eight historic cities' | Allahabad News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
  2. ^ "Poor paean to poet Dinkar's memory | Patna News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
  3. ^ Kumar Vikram, Arun Kumar Sinha (2010). Ramdhari Singh Dinkar: Makers of Indian Literature. Sahitya Akademi. p. 151. ISBN 978-81-260-2664-7.

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