Rajrappa

Rajrappa (Hindi: राजरप्पा) is a waterfall and a pilgrimage centre in Ramgarh district in the Indian state of Jharkhand.

Rajrappa stands at the confluence of the Damodar and Bhairavi (locally called Bhera) rivers.
Rajrappa is located off NH 23 connecting Ramgarh and Chas. It is 28 kilometres from Ramgarh,65 kilometres from Hazaribagh, 78 kilometres from Ranchi and 60 kilometres from Bokaro Steel City.

Rajrappa is a Hindu pilgrimage centre attracting an estimated 2,500-3,000 persons daily. The main attraction of the Chhinnamasta (also known as Chinnamastika) temple located here is the headless deity of goddess Chinnamasta which stands on the body of Kamdeo and Rati in the lotus bed. The Chhinnamasta temple is very popular for its Tantrik style of architectural design. The temple is very old but has that essence of enchantment. Apart from the main temple, there are ten temples of various gods and goddesses such as the Sun God and Lord Shiva. Animal sacrifice is still practised in the temple.

Rajrappa is a project under Central Coalfields Limited (CCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited. It is one of the biggest coal-fields in its region. It is widely known as the Rajrappa Project, which consist of the main quarry (a huge open cast mine), offices, colonies, recreation facilities, shopping complexes, a police out-post and public utility buildings. It is a complete township in itself.