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Pratapgarh, which is also known by several other names such as Bela, Bela Pratapgarh or Partabgarh, is a city as well as a nagar panchayat located in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The place is named ‘Bela’ after the temple of Bela Bhawani, which is located on the banks of the Sai River.
The administrative headquarters of the Pratapgarh district is located here. It is close to the districts of Sultanpur, Allahabad, Jaunpur, Fatehpur and Rae Bareli. This place is also famous because it is the birthplace of Harivansh Rai Bachchan, one of the most prominent poets in India and the father of world renowned Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan.
Pratapgarh has great historical significance. King Pratap Singh, the ruler of Rampur, was the first king to rule this region during the years 1628-1682. He built the main fort in this town and gave it the name ‘Pratapgarh’.
In 1858, the British took over the district, with its headquarters at Bela, which later became popular as Bela Pratapgarh or Pratapgarh. Since ancient times, this city has experienced steady growth, both in size, as well as, development.
There are a number of places to visit in Bela Pratapgarh, specially the popular temples in and around the place, including the Bela Devi Mandir, Patalpuri Temple, Nagvasuki Temple and the Ghusmeshwar Temple. Pratapgarh is also popular for a huge monastery, known as the Kot, located at this place. It was very popular in ancient times, but only its ruins remain today.
The Patalpuri Temple is an ancient temple, which is counted among the most popular temples in India. It is an underground temple, which is located in the Allahabad Fort, not very far away from Pratapgarh. The temple went underground when a Fort was constructed over it, in 1583, by Akbar. This temple has religious significance because it is believed that Lord Rama came to this temple.
In the Patalpuri Temple there is an undying banyan tree, known as 'Akshayavat'. According to historical records, people looking for salvation, used to drop themselves from this tree. Tourists planning to visit the Patalpuri Temple need to get a permit from the Ordnance Depot or the Tourist Office. While visiting Allahabad, tourists can also visit and take a dip in the holy Ganges.
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Sightseeing in Pratapgarh includes popular attractions like Sai River, Bela Bhawani Temple, Patalpuri, Nagvasuki Temple, Baba Bhayaharan Nath Dham, Kot Buddhist Monastery and Ghusmeshwar Nath Dham.
River Sai is one of the sacred rivers and some significant regions of Uttar Pradesh are located on the banks of River Sai. The river is a tributary of River Gomti and rises in the Hardoi region. Devotees come from all over India to take a bath in the River Sai.
The Bela Bhawani Temple is situated on the banks of River Sai. This temple is devoted to "Bela Mai" or mother goddess Bela.
Patalpuri is popular underground temple that is situated in the Allahabad Fort. This temple is associated with Lord Rama. For visiting Patalpuri Temple, one has to take permission from the Ordnance Depot or the Tourist Office.
Nagvasuki Temple is devoted to Vasuki, where thousands of tourists come every year to visit this temple. A fair is organised every year on Nag Panchami. This temple is also mentioned in Puranas.
Ghusmeshwar Nath Dham is an important pilgrimage of this town. The Dham is situated on the banks of Sai River and enshrines a Shiva Linga. Kot Buddhist Monastery is an ancient monastery that currently is in ruins. It is also located on River Sai. Baba Bhayaharan Nath Dham is an old Shiva temple, which is said to have been established by the Pandavas during the Kurukshetra war.
Other sites located near this town are Old Hanuman Mandir, Ram Janki Mandir, Harihar Baba Jee Mandir, Surya Mandir, Barahi Devi in Chauharjan, etc.
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