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Rukmani of Taredh
Village married to Rundh Family, Rajput ruler of Barsandh village, was buried alive by the side of the spot which was selected for digging a Baoli (Tank). The daughter-in-law, Rukmani offered herself in preference to her husband. She sacrificed her life and the present Rukmani Kund is a result of her courageous act. It is said that she was buried alive at the place where we have this Kund today.
207:, India. Rukmani Kund, 28 km from Bilaspur, was selected in HGKK (Har Gaon Ki Kahani Programme) for the year 2012–2013.Rukmani Kund is considered the place of sacrifice of Rukmani and a Mela (fair) has been started here since some years on the name of sacrificer. A small temple has also been constructed here. It is the source of water supply for so many villages in the area.
302:, Ex-MP, announced that Rukmani Kund would be developed into a tourist resort. This religious place would be connected by an all-weather road. Mr. Chandel declared that not only Himachal's Tourism Department and Art and Cultural Department would collaborate for development of this centre but he would ensure sufficient Central grant from the Centre for its faster development.
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But, till this date the place has not reached up to the condition of satisfaction so far. The
Rukmani Kund is not given even half as much attention as to other victim villages of the Har Gaon Ki Kahani programme. While in other cases, they did construct a road, painted the walls colorful, and put on
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Rukmani Kund. If you are traveling through Bus then Auhar is last bus stop for you. If you have your personal vehicle then the road leading to the Rukmani Kund bifurcates from Bhaged Village, towards Auhar on the Shimla-Dharamshala Highway. If you want to go on foot then a
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The entire Auhar region was in trouble because of dearth of water despite their repeated efforts to dig a well. Once the ruler of
Barsandh had a dream that in case his son or daughter in law is offered as a sacrifice, water could come out. Legend is there that a newly married young lady named
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Grass (baggad) hanging from the walls of the Kund is considered her hair. And it is there because of the magical power of the reservoir water. People tie ribbons, bangles to the grass to offer tribute to
Rukmani. It is also believed that the waters of this reservoir can cure skin ailments.
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Rukmani from a kilometer ahead on Auhar-Rishikesh road. If you want to continue in your personal vehicle then you have to go 3 km ahead on Auhar-Gehrwin road and there is a kuchha road of almost 2 km which takes you to the Rukmani Kund.
309:, Vidhan Sabha Deputy Speaker announced that a sum of Rs.5 Lacs would be spent for providing tourist facilities at the famous Rukmani Kund near Auhar in Jhandutta constituency under the "Shrine Tourism" agenda of their government.
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Rukmani belonged to Auhar (erstwhile Tared
Village) and even today people from Rukmani's village don't drink or bathe in the Kund's waters. Such is the pride they take in their daughter's sacrifice.
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Dharmani, Chief Parliamentary Secretary, Forests and Fisheries, announced that Rukmani Kund shrine will be developed into a tourist spot.
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