Resunga; a Historical, Cultural and Natural Heritage

Ruru and Resunga are co-related pilgrimages. A black topped road connects them. 45 km away from Ruru, at the end of the black topped road lies Tamghas, the headquarters of Gulmi district. The Resunga hill overlooks Tamghas. Mythologically, Ruru hosted saints, yogis and hrishis in the winter season whereas Resunga provided a place for yoga, meditation and arduous practice to them in the summer season. Resunga inspired many spiritually. Mythologically, Hrishya-shringa, a horned sage, meditated here. So, this hill was named Resunga after him. Of the known history, Swami Shasidhar, Mahaprabhu Lakshmi Narayan, Thakur Prasad, Yadukananda etc. meditated and practiced Yoga at the top of Resunga. Swami Shashidhar founded Josmani cult (a progressive and inclusive thought) here and it spreads all over Nepal, parts of India, Bhutan, Burma and other parts of south Asia. The shrines and relics left by these sages are still there on and around Resunga. There is a large historical pond built by Mahaprabhu Lakshminarayan in the upper reach of the Resunga hill. Mahaprabhu brought waters from all the places of Hindu Pilgrimage in Nepal and India and poured into it so that people who feel these places of pilgrimage to be economically beyond their reach could bathe in it. Resunga, a hill of amazing geographical setting and fascinating beauty, is very much rich in biodiversity. It is a store-house of diverse wild lives and wild plants ranging from semi-tropical to temperate forests. It is a majestic natural tower providing fascinating views of surrounding vista. From the top of Resunga, to the north, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Machhapuchhre peaks of Himalaya can be seen. To the south, the plains of the Terai (even Gorakhpur) and the hills of the intervening Chure range are also seen from here. It has numerous water springs supplying drinking water to the eleven VDCs surrounding it immediately. The VDCs are also benefited by Resunga with medicinal herbs, timber, fodder and firewood. The surrounding VDCs are rich in cultural heritage. Resunga region covers the Resunga forest and eleven VDCs; Tamghas, Arkhale, Hastichaur, Bandagaun, Paralmi, Balithum, Jubhung, Gaudakot, Dubichaur, Darbar Devisthan, Simichaur and surrounding area of Bichitra Cave in Dhurkot Bastu. Arjun hill stands to the west of Resunga hill, adding to the beauty of Tamghas. This hill is historically important for political past. Remains of an old fort are on its top.