Bishnupaduka is
one of the holiest place in Nepal for Hindus.This place is situated at
four kilometer northwest of Dharan.This place is the origin of the holy
river Kokaha.There is a rock with two clear footprints and it is believed that the footprints are of Lord Vishnu.So the name is given as
Vishnupaduka (footprint of Vishnu).
This
place is mentioned on the one hundred and tenth chapter of Holy book
Bharmapuran.It clearly states that Lord Vishnu and Laxmi (Barahi
Prithivi) observed Shraddha ( Worship in remembrance of one's ancestors)
of Arsha and other Divine Ancestors.Every year a lot of Hindus gather
here specially during the month of Paush for the Sharaddha of their
ancestors.Spritures have accepted this shrine to be older and holier
than Gaya.
