RaeBareli. The pride and splendor of Dalmau, which is called the younger Kashi of Rae Bareli, is being lost to historical and spiritual importance. Dalmau Nagar has been a center of attraction since ancient times.
Many references ranging from ancient narratives to modern literature demonstrate the importance of Dalmau. Dalamau, located on the banks of the Ganga, has not only been an ancient city but has also had its own importance in the period of the later Mughals and the British. Many Sufi saints and Nirala, including Dalbhya Rishi to Raja Dal, Ibrahim Sharki, Maulana Dawood, have coined the history here, but the identity of this city of many monasteries, temples known as Chhoti Kashi is gradually decreasing.
Despite being this most important tourist destination of Rae Bareli, it is not in the tourist destination of the state till date. This city of population of about 20 thousand is still desperate about its identity.
The identity and nomenclature of Dalmau is believed to be from the sage dalbhya. Due to the ascetic of the sage, the name of the region was first dalmau and subsequent dumb. There was a plan to protect saints.
Whose command was handed over to Vishwamitra. Based on this scheme, Vishwamitra had entrusted Lord Rama and Lakshmana to complete this work. According to Gitanand Giri, it has been mentioned by Swami Badri Narayan in detail.
Apart from mythological significance, Dalmau has also been very important from the historical point of view. In the 15th century, the Bharasivas established their strong power in this region which was the eye of the then Muslim rulers. The ruler of the then Muslim rulers. The ruler of this place was quite powerful.
Ibrahim Sharki, the then ruler of the then Jaunpur, was trying to win the region. According to Rae Bareli Gazetteer, at the behest of Baba Haji, Ibrahim Sharki attacked King Dal. According to the people, when King was celebrating on the day of Holi, the forces of Shaki secretly attacked.
There was a fierce war in Pakhrauli, four km from the city, in which King Dal died along with brothers. Page 247 of Raibareli Gazetteer mentions the atrocities of the armies of Sharki. At this place there is a blessing idol of King Dal on which Bharotia Ahir offers milk in the month of Sawan. Even today, the people of this region do not respect Holi on the day of Holi in the mourning of the king, Holi is celebrated in this area after a week’s mourning.
There are many places in Dalmau that hypnotize people. There are many such pucca ghats in religious places from time to time, whose beauty is made on seeing it. You will definitely like these ghats adorned with the carvings of Mughal and local craftsmanship. Raja Tikait Rai, Revathi Ram, Janana Ghat, Rani’s Shivala, Mahavir Ghat etc. are the center of special attraction and the temples near them are the center of special attraction.
The ancient palace building behind the ghats adds beauty to the beauty here. There is an ancient Sankatmochan temple and Shiva temple on the ghat itself, where a crowd of faithful people gather. Talking about historical sites, Ibrahim is the center of hypnosis, the fort of Nabab Shuja -ud -Daula, the Dargah of Shah Sharki, the Mosque of Haji Zahid, the meeting of Alha etc.
Dalmau has also been the center of literature creation. Many literature has been composed here since ancient times. Sufi poet Mulla Dawood, the 14th century, composed the famous book Chandayan in Awadhi language. In the modern era, Suryakant Tripathi ‘Nirala’, the prominent poet of Hindi literature, sat on the paved ghat and composed many classic, in which ‘Saroj Smriti’ is prominent. Apart from this, the compositions of Baba Lalan Shah, Miran Shah etc. took the same shape.
There is a lot of attraction for a tourism in Dalmau, but over time, this city has continued to collapse. Today, there is no mention of this city in UP’s tourism map. Normal needs are also not available. In the absence of looking, most of the scenic spots are being dilapidated. Although under Namami Gange scheme, the five passe of the people here are being dilapidated.
The ghats will be beautified with this project of 16 crores. The best stones are being installed at the ghats including high mask lights, railings. Many places have also been decorated through horticulture. It is expected to be completed thoroughly. Despite this, it still needs to be done.
Efforts are being made to groom Dalmau
According to Nagar Panchayat President Brijesh Dutt Gaur, the state government should pay attention to this in view of the importance of Dalmau.
