Rajrappa is a Hindu pilgrimage centre attracting an estimated 2,500-3,000 visitors daily. A popular Shakti peeth, Rajrappa draws the attention and hogs the limelight because of the ever-growing trust and beliefs of the devotees of Maa (goddess) Chhinnamastika. The main attraction of the Chhinnamastika temple located here is the headless deity of goddess Chinnamasta which stands on the body of Kamdeo and Rati in the lotus bed. Its architectural magnificence is a symbolic resemblance of Tantrik elegance of archival past. Apart from the main temple, there are ten temples of various gods and goddesses such as the Sun God and Lord Shiva in the temple compound. Believed to be a medium of salvation and satisfaction of the omnipotence, Animal sacrifice is still practiced in the temple.
Santals and other tribals flock here for immersion of the ashes of their loved ones in the Damodar river mostly during the month of December. In their folk songs Rajrappa is referred to as "Thel Kopi Ghat" (Water Ghat).
Rajrappa is also blessed with beautiful picturesque of hillocks gracing the lap of wide range of flora and fauna. An activity filled day in the temple finds a perfect repose in the dusk with breathtaking view of the Rajrappa Waterfalls, a boat ride on the Damodar and a cool drive around the area canopied by the greeneries aloft.
Rajrappa Waterfalls thanks to the whims of the ‘mother nature’ has pronounced geographical significance. A panoramic view on to the waterfalls reveals its Scottish elegance of a cascade down the neck of a hanging valley. The Sangam (confluence) of Bhairavi river flowing from the Ranchi plateau with Damodar river is the genesis of the natural splendor of Rajrappa Waterfalls.
Rajrappa is located off NH 23 connecting Ramgarh and Chas. It is –
- 20 kilometres (12 mi) from Ramgarh
- 65 kilometres (40 mi) from Hazaribagh
- 70 kilometres (43 mi) from Ranchi
- 68 kilometres (42 mi) from Bokaro Steel City
- Nearest Airport – Ranchi
- Nearest Railway station – Gola Road / Bokaro Steel City / Barkakhana / Ranchi Road / Ranchi
