Shringverpur
Shringaverpur, also spelt Singraur, is a village in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
Culture
According to Hindu folklore, the deity Rama crossed the river Ganges at Shringaverpur on his way to exile along with Sita and Lakshmana. Shringverpur is mentioned in the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana, where it is described as the capital of the Kingdom of Nishadraj. "Sita, Ram and his brother came to Shringverpur" can be found within.The Ramayana mentions that Rama, his brother Lakshmana and wife Sita, stayed for a night in the village before leaving for forest exile.
History
Excavations at Shringverpur unearthed the temple of Shringi Rishi. The village may have taken its name from those sages. During the Mughal period, the Singraur group was formed to face the chaotic forces by the Kshatriyas, including clans of Sengar and Gaharwar Brahmakshatriya Kshatriya.A small temple was built on the site where Nishadraja Ram is said to have worshipped Shivling.
The village has several ruined walls and structures.
In 2019, Uttar [Pradesh Government] divided the Kaurihar block of Soraon Tehsil and created a new block Shringverpur Dham.