Kainchi Dham In 1964, when Baba Neem Karoli first arrived in Kainchi village, it marked the beginning of a remarkable journey. The news of his arrival spread quickly, and people heard that a revered saint named Neem Karoli Baba had come to Kainchi. At that time, there was neither a temple nor an ashram for Baba to stay in. During the nights, Baba would go to Bhoomiadhar and Hanumangarhi in Nainital for accommodation.
Baba Neem Karoli’s Vision for Kainchi Dham
When Baba Neem Karoli arrived in Kainchi, he expressed a desire to cross the Shipra River and visit a cave on the other side. Crossing the river and reaching the cave was not an easy task, as the area was densely covered with shrubs. One of Baba’s devoted followers, Purnanand Tiwari, took the initiative to clear a path through the thorny bushes. He led Baba to the cave, which was once believed to be the cave of Somwari Maharaj. Upon reaching the cave, Baba Neem Karoli announced that a grand temple dedicated to Hanuman Ji would be built there.
The Construction of Kainchi Dham Temple
The idea of constructing a temple in such a remote and challenging location seemed unimaginable. However, Baba Neem Karoli’s words were enough to inspire his devotees to action. The land where the current Kainchi Dham temple stands was under the jurisdiction of the Forest Department. With remarkable speed, the construction of the temple began. A 4-5 feet wide wooden bridge without railings was built over the Shipra River, right in front of the current temple where prasad is distributed today.
The land for the temple was acquired from the Forest Department, and the construction of a Hanuman temple on such a rugged terrain happened almost miraculously. As long as Baba stays at Kainchi Dham, prasad of pure desi ghee puris and potato chunks are prepared day and night. Sometimes, suji (semolina) and kheer (rice pudding) were also distributed as prasad. On Tuesdays, devotees would bring jalebis or boondi laddoos from Bhowali.
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