Khim khadka
Religious and touristic place Kanke Deurali
Other religious places like Kangkedeurali, a religious place in Madane Rural Municipality in the western region of Gulmi, which is near the border of Arghakhanchi and Pyuthan. Dhorpatan Marg, which is currently operating, has been extended through the this area.
Kanke Deurali itself, which has been overshadowed due to lack of publicity, is a place with great potential for religious tourism. According to legend, about 300 years ago, our ancestors used to go every Sunday to offer milk to cows. One day, he saw the faeces of an animal in that place, and after seeing that, he did not pour the milk he had taken to that place, but he poured it outside and returned home, cursing the animal that littered it.
Cursing for the destruction of that dirty creature, he returned home saying that if this creature dies or disappears, we will believe that you are truly Deurali and we will give you a glass of milk every Tuesday. All that night, the creature was screaming around Deurali. In the morning, the people who came to that place with milk saw the animal in a dead state.
After seeing such a scene, the importance and recognition of this place has increased and the people here have started promoting this place even more. In this way, the ancients say that the name of this place has remained as Kangkedeurali because the animals cried out and died at this place all night long.
Residents believe that by going to Kangkedeurali temple and worshiping, visiting, offering flowers and flags, their wishes will come true. According to legend, we hear from elders that Deurali and Brahma are sister and brother. There is a lakuri plant in Kangkedeurali around which there are bells offered by various devout devotees. There is a pond at the foot of Lakuri, where milk is offered. There are also many iron tridents here.
We can see many places from the ground of Thana’s near Kangkedeurali. In this place, the remains of the Kot built by the troops of Bhure Tankure king of Nepal can still be seen. From this place, you can see the beautiful views of the snow ranges in the north, while in the east you can see the famous Resunga in the district, as well as Khanchikot in Arghakhanchi, in the west you can also see the famous Swargaddhari of Pyuthan.
A little below Kangkedeurali, the red rhododendron that are attractive to tourists in our country can be seen blooming according to the season. An airport needed for the western region can be built on a large area of empty land in some parts of this place. In addition to this, there are many water sources as well as land where a large lake can be built.
Recently, Kangkedeurali has also arranged a hotel for the tourists who come from far and wide to stay and eat. Children’s Park, Rote Ping and other structures have been built to entertain children, and a view tower has also been built to observe the distant view. Recently, the work of placing the largest Buddha statue in West Nepal has reached its final stage in Kangkedeurali, where a round pond and swimming pool have also been constructed.
Basant Kunwar, ward member of Madane Ward No. 6, says that the study of the reservoir project in Kangkedeurali has progressed recently and the local, state and central governments have played a role in its promotion. According to him, the development and promotion of the Kankedeurali infrastructure development committee is now being formed.
Madane, the highest peak of Gulmi
Madane’s peak, located west of Tamghas, the headquarters of Gulmi district, extends from 975 to 2690 meters above sea level. The Madane Conservation Forest Program was established in 2067 to protect, manage and develop natural resources.
In the past, programs like conservation of sustainable water resources and biological diversity have been implemented in Madane. of this forest The work area is Ghamir, Chapahile, Darling, Arkhawang, Hwangadi, Banjkateri, Aglung, Malagiri, Myalpokhari, Marvhung, Sirseni, and now there are 11 wards of Madane and Malika.
There are also natural heritage and culturally important monasteries and temples here. Its area is 13,761 hectares. There are various valuable herbs and various forest products also. It is said that some species are going extinct in this area recently. Plants such as Chiraito, Guchichau, Lokta, Allo, Chiraiito, Sungabha, Sungandha Kokila are also found in this area, which is also a reliable habitat for various species of animals.
Currently, the main route of Saljhandi-Dhorpatan road passes through this forest area, so its importance has increased and it can be developed as a tourism area in the near future, says Madhav Bhushal, ward chairman of Madane Ward No. 2.
Similarly, there is a temple of Marbhung Malika Devi on the axis of the peak between Marbhung and Arkhwang within this area. Where a fair is held on Chaite Dashain and Baisakh Purnima. Recently, while reaching the Madane’s peak which has also been well arranged, the observation of different types of flowers including red Rhododendron according to the season along the way and the melodious voice of the birds will attract anyone’s heart.
