Chinnamastā Mandir, Rajrappa
The self-decapitated goddess at a river meeting
⭐ Why it is famous
A rare Chinnamastā shrine at the confluence of the Damodar and Bhairavi, where the river falls into a gorge.
📜 Pilgrimage history
An ancient tantric site of the Chotanagpur plateau; the present temple is a modern rebuild over a much older shrine.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Darśan 05:00 – 20:00
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Animal sacrifice is practised here
- Confluence bathing ghāṭ below
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Chinnamastā Mandir, Rajrappa, Rajrappa, RamgarhRamgarh Cantt (RMT) — 28 km
Rajrappa bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Ranchi (Birsa Munda) (IXR) — 80 km
Buses from Ranchi (80 km) and Ramgarh (28 km).
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Guesthouses at Rajrappa
- Hotels in Ramgarh and Ranchi
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹6,500 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Damodar falls
- Ranchi's Hundru falls
- Patratu valley
🧵 Part of these circuits
📅 Best time to visit
October–February