Palamu's Bheem Chulha Gets Boating Boost, Mahabharata Link Draws New Year Crowds

• Bheem Chulha in Palamu, Jharkhand, a Mahabharata-era site, has become a major New Year tourist spot.
• A new boating facility has been launched at Bheem Barrage on the Koel River to enhance tourist attraction.
• The site is believed to be where Pandavas and Kunti spent time during exile, featuring a 170-ton 'hearth' linked to Bheem's strength.
• Attracting visitors from Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh for picnics and historical connection.
• Boating operator Sunil Kumar Singh offers 6-seater motorboat rides for ₹100 per person, with safety measures like life jackets.

Why It Matters: Bheem Chulha in Palamu combines history, mythology, and new boating for a unique tourist experience.