PLACES

MANJARSUMBHA

Manjarsumbha, with a population of 821 as per the 1961 Census, is a small village in Bid tahsil, known for the samadhi of Manmath Svami held in high esteem by the Lingayats. It is situated about 1.60 km. (a mile) from Manjarsumbha, amidst picturesque surroundings with a small water-fall in front, trickling down from a hill of about 9.64 metres (30 ft.) height. The samddhi of the revered Svami is housed in a 1.114 sq. metres (12 ft. square) gabhara surmounted by a small but well designed sikhar. Images of Sankar and Mahadev in meditative pose have been painted on the gabhara walls. The sabhamandap with a homakund in its centre is open on all the sides. Pavilions have been built near the samadhi to accommodate pilgrims coming from far off place? to attend the annual yatra held in Magh at the time of tulsi vivaha. It lasts for five days and is attended by about 3.000 persons. The location is pleasantly cool due to growth of numerous trees, wild flowers and plants which thrive due to the proximity of the water-fall. Manjarsumbha has a rest house, and a middle school.