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

Bhagsu/Bhaksu (also known as Bhagsunag or Bhagsunath) is a village near McLeod Ganj in Dharamshala, in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India.[1] The village is the site of Bhagsunag waterfall[2] and the ancient Bhagsunag Temple.

In early 18th century, the Gorkhas came here with British to settle and they formed the 1st Gorkha Rifles in 1815 (The Malaun Regiment). Bhagsu is also the home of 1st Gorkha Rifles (The Malaun Regiment). Bhagsu is named after the Bhagsunag temple [3] currently in McLeodGanj station.

History

In Indian mythology, the snake god, Nagdevata, got into a battle with King Bhagsu, who had stolen water from the sacred NagDal Lake. King Bhagsu was defeated and eventually forgiven, and the site was consecrated as Bhagsu Nag.[4]

Tourism

There are a number of hotels in Bhagsu. Tourist attractions include Bhagsu Waterfall, the Triund Trek,[5] and Dharamkot.[6][7]

References

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  1. ↑ Planet, Lonely. "Bhagsu & Dharamkot travel | Dharamsala, India". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
  2. ↑ "Bhagsunag waterfall, McLeodganj". PedalThrottle. 1 March 2020. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  3. ↑ "Bhagsunag Temple, McLeodganj: A 5000 years old temple". PedalThrottle. 13 March 2020. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  4. ↑ जोगिन्दरनगर.कॉम (3 November 2012). "Bhagsu Nag Temple - An Ancient Hindu Temple". Jogindernagar.com. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
  5. ↑ Jha, Meenketan. "A Full-Fledged Guide To The Triund Trek". Outlook Traveller.
  6. ↑ "Bhagsu Waterfalls, Mcleodganj - Entry Fee, Visit Timings, Things To Do & More..." Trans India Travels. 21 April 2017. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
  7. ↑ "List of Tourist Attractions | Tourist Places To Visit in Bhagsu". www.nativeplanet.com. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
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