Fatehpur Talratoy
Fatehpur Talratoy is a village located in Madhuban tehsil of Mau district in Uttar Pradesh, India. It has total 196 families residing. Fatehpur Talratoy has population of 1324 as per government records.[3] AdministrationFatehpur Talratoy village is administrated by Pradhan who is elected representative of village as per constitution of India and Panchyati Raj Act.
Tal RatoyRatoy Taal is a natural lake near village Fatehpur-Talratoy, having an area of approximately 1837 hectares. A canal connects it to nearby Sarayu (Ghaghara) river. It's a source of irrigation for local farmers. However it is also a major tourist destination and picnic spot for local people. BabarnamaMughal emperor Ẓahīr-ud-Dīn Muhammad Babar had made special mention of this beautiful lake in his journal 'Babarnama'. He spent a night near this taal during expedition towards eastern part of India.[4] MythologyAccording to Hindu mythology, Ratoi Taal was dug by Asur Mahahanu. Asur Mahahanu fought a battle with Devi Bhageshwari and got annihilated. As per the mythological story, Asur Mahahanu wanted to marry Devi Bhageshwari and send a proposal through his messengers. Devi put a condition before him that if he connects Ratoi Taal with the river Sarayu by digging a canal overnight, she would accept his offer. Asur Mahahanu failed to do so; however, he tried to forcefully marry Devi Bhageshwari and was killed in the battle.[5] References
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