Keladighat
Keladi is a village in Sankhar VDC at Ward No-6, Nepal.
It is considered as a historical place, and is known for the Radha Krishna Temple, where there are nonstop hymns and preaching for 24 hours by saints living in ashrams.
Geography
Keladi is located at the eastern edge, which is the last border of Syangja separated by a stream called Maidi Khola, which separates two districts Syangja and Tanahun. It is bordered by Majuwa to the east, Bhattarai Danda to the north, and Palpa to the south. Kali Gandaki motorable bridge, Keladighat, connects Syangja and Palpa.Notable heritage
Radha Damodar Temple: is the historical temple built at the bank of Krishna Gandaki river. It is one of the main centers of Nimbarka sampradaya built by Shree 1008 Golokbasi Bhagawat Sharan Devacharya Maharaj. The new temple has been recently constructed. The temple complexes have historical "Dharmashala", has statue of Maharaj ji. Temple has played leadership role in the development projects in this region. Protection of the lands and properties of this temple has been facing challenges. This responsibility has now gone to the general people for the protection of the historic heritage and development of the temple properties.Radha Damodar Sanskrit College: is one of the state of the art Sanskrit college in this region. Its contribution in the development of the highly skilled manpower has been highly regarded. Hundreds of teachers, technical manpower, government officials, saints attended the high school and college. Shree 1008 Golokbasi Bhagawat Sharan Maharaj Ji has great contribution in the establishment of this institution and is the brain child of him.
Shree 1008 Golokbasi Bhagawat Sharan Maharaj Ji: was one of the great saints of south Asia in his time. He was a great spiritual leader, teacher, healer, mentor and saints. He played important leadership role in establishing "Bhajankuti" in Vrindaban, India. He established several other ashrams in Nepal like Radha Krishna Shanti Ashram, Tallo Gagan Gauda, Kaski. He played important role in establishing ashrams in Devghat, Nepal and Guhawati, India. His students and followers are all around India and Nepal. Many of his students were great saints, politicians, government officials, teachers, social workers.
Shree 108 Gopal Sharan Devacharya Maharaj ji is currently the "Mahanta" of the temple. He was completed Acharya in Vedanta at Sampurnananda University, Vrindavandham, UP, India. He is a great devotee of Radha Krishna. He is lifelong vegetarian and has residual paralysis due to the polio when he is at age of 3 yr old. He actively participates in Saptaha, Ekah, Bhagawat Prabachan and helps people through social work. He also actively participates in teaching students and Shree Radha Krishna devotees. He has been deeply involved in saving Krishna Gandaki River and developing her as International Hindu Destination.
Krishna Gandaki River: is one of the holiest river in Hindu religion. Shalagram Sheela is only found in this river. There is growing concern for the illegal trafficking of the shalgarm Sheela, destruction of the river banks and pollution of the river due to urbanization of the nearby cities without proper infrastructures. There is growing concern on negative impact on the region's cultural, religious, biodiversity and environment due to the proposed Krishna Gandaki diversion.
Radha Damodar Old Age Home: is the newly established old age home in the temple premises under the assistance of the Government of Nepal. Sustainability, expansion of this home with quality care has been burning issue at this juncture.
Radha Damodar Hospital has been highly sought institution in this area. Because of the great religious center, old age home, and underserved local community; its role will be vital in this area. Health centre is in need of a family physician, nursing staffs and physical therapist. Laboratory facility and 25 bedded hospital in its own building is the out standing need of the Keladidham.
Transportation
- Public buses
- Taxis