Pahari Mandir
पहाड़ी मंदिर
A Shiva temple on Ranchi Hill in the city centre, reached by about 470 steps for views over the city, with a giant national flag flying from the summit.
Pahari Mandir stands on top of Ranchi Hill in the northwest of the city and is dedicated to Shiva. During British colonial rule, this site was used to execute freedom fighters, and so on Independence Day and Republic Day a national flag is raised on the summit, where a tall flagpole now stands. About 470 steps lead to the top, which offers views over the city and Ranchi Lake. The temple is especially busy in July and August during the Shravan month, when Shiva devotees flock here. Entry is free, and climbing in the evening to watch the sunset is most comfortable. Be wary of the monkeys on the hill.
Opening hours
About 05:00–21:00
Nearby sights
- Ranchi Lake (Bada Talab)
- Tribal Research Institute Museum
- Rock Garden, Ranchi
- Kanke Dam
- Tagore Hill
- Jagannath Temple, Ranchi
- Bhagwan Birsa Biological Park
- Patratu Valley