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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name = | | name = Pharal Tirth | ||
| native_name = | | native_name = | ||
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Haryana, India | | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Haryana, India | ||
| coordinates = {{coord|29|50|10.3668|N|76|35|8.34|E|display=inline,title}} | | coordinates = {{coord|29|50|10.3668|N|76|35|8.34|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
| subdivision_type = | | subdivision_type = Dhand | ||
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | | subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | ||
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | ||
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Kaithal district]] | | subdivision_name2 = [[Kaithal district]] | ||
| established_title = <!-- Established --> | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
| established_date | | established_date = | ||
| founder = | | founder = Sh.Chandi Ram [ Citizen of Pharal ] | ||
| named_for = | | named_for = | ||
| government_type = | | government_type = Govt. of Haryana | ||
| governing_body = | | governing_body = | ||
| unit_pref = Metric | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
| area_footnotes = | | area_footnotes = | ||
| area_rank = | | area_rank = | ||
| area_total_km2 = | | area_total_km2 = 6 | ||
| elevation_footnotes = | | elevation_footnotes = | ||
| elevation_m = | | elevation_m = | ||
| population_total = | | population_total = 8632 | ||
| population_as_of = | | population_as_of = | ||
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| demographics_type1 = Languages | | demographics_type1 = Languages | ||
| demographics1_title1 = Official | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| demographics1_info1 = [[Hindi language|Hindi]] | | demographics1_info1 = [[Hindi Haryanvi language|Hindi]] | ||
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| utc_offset1 = +5:30 | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
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'''Phalgu Tirth''' is an Indian pilgrimage site, where pilgrimages are undertaken by the [[Hindus]] during the [[Shraadhs]]. It is located in Pharal village in the | '''Phalgu Tirth''' is an Indian pilgrimage site, where pilgrimages are undertaken by the [[Hindus]] during the [[Shraadhs]]. It is located in Pharal village in the Dhand sub-tehsil of [[Kaithal district]] in [[Haryana]] state.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2008/20080911/haryana.htm#10|title=Phalgu mela begins on Sep 15 |date=10 September 2008|work=[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]]|accessdate=28 April 2010}}</ref> Pharal village is located between [[Pundri]] and Dhand in [[Kaithal district]] {{convert|24|km}} away from district headquarter [[Kaithal]] and is {{convert|34|km}} to [[Kurukshetra]] city.<ref name="Location">[http://www.india9.com/i9show/Falgu-15213.htm Phalgu]</ref> | ||
During the [[Pitru Paksha|Shraddha]], ''Phalgu Mela'' (Phalgu fair) takes place here and the Hindus make offerings in the form of ''pindadana'' (offerings of balls of food) in the remembrances of their ancestors. It is believed that the offerings (''pindadana'') done in favour of forefathers at the place relieves their soul from the cycle of rebirth.<ref>Pind Daan</ref> In a way it is like taking care of the [[Atma (Hinduism)|atma]] of the deceased parents for a good place in heaven. The ''pinda''s, after chanting prayers, are offered to the sacred pond at the heart of Pharal Village. | During the [[Pitru Paksha|Shraddha]], ''Phalgu Mela'' (Phalgu fair) takes place here and the Hindus make offerings in the form of ''pindadana'' (offerings of balls of food) in the remembrances of their ancestors. It is believed that the offerings (''pindadana'') done in favour of forefathers at the place relieves their soul from the cycle of rebirth.<ref>Pind Daan</ref> In a way it is like taking care of the [[Atma (Hinduism)|atma]] of the deceased parents for a good place in heaven. The ''pinda''s, after chanting prayers, are offered to the sacred pond at the heart of Pharal Village. | ||
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The road between Daund and Pharal is 3 m wide and during the pilgrimage, because of heavy rush of pilgrims it becomes very difficult to reach the sacred pond. | The road between Daund and Pharal is 3 m wide and during the pilgrimage, because of heavy rush of pilgrims it becomes very difficult to reach the sacred pond. | ||
==Nearby | ==Nearby villages== | ||
===Pharal Village=== | ===Pharal Village=== | ||
The name of the village has come from Phalgu Pond, which is named after Phalgu Rishi who is believed to be the son in law of Gaya ji. There is a small temple dedicated to the Phalgu rishi which is located on the shore of the pond. | The name of the village has come from Phalgu Pond, which is named after Phalgu Rishi who is believed to be the son in law of Gaya ji. There is a small temple dedicated to the Phalgu rishi which is located on the shore of the pond. | ||
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===Phaphrana Village=== | ===Phaphrana Village=== | ||
According to the Balraj Balhara, Phalgu Tirth is an Indian pilgrimage site, where pilgrimages are undertaken by the Hindus during the Shraadhs. It is located in Phaphrana village in the Assandh tehsil of Karnal district in Haryana state. | |||
PHAPHRANA village is located at Panipat road 7 km away from assandh, 41 km away from district headquarter | |||
Dada Phalgu Teerth, which is a very old and sacred place also. Fair happens in devotion of Phalgu Rishi on Amavas of Monday which is very uncertain. It is not happens on a fixed particular day. In phaphrana village, this temple is famous as Phalgu Dada teerth . In usual Sunday is celebrated as Phalgu dada's day. This day every family of village celebrates by making Khir at their home or at mandir premises | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Villages in Kaithal district]] | [[Category:Villages in Kaithal district]] | ||
[[Category:48 kos parikrama of Kurukshetra]] | [[Category:48 kos parikrama of Kurukshetra]] | ||
{{Hinduism-stub}} | {{Hinduism-stub}} | ||
{{Haryana-stub}} | {{Haryana-stub}} | ||
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Pharal Tirth
Pharal | |
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village | |
  Pharal Tirth Location in Haryana, India  Pharal Tirth Pharal Tirth (India) | |
| Coordinates: 29°50′10.3668″N 76°35′8.34″E / 29.836213000°N 76.5856500°E | |
| Dhand |  India |
| State | Haryana |
| District | Kaithal district |
| Founded by | Sh.Chandi Ram [ Citizen of Pharal ] |
| Government | |
| • Type | Govt. of Haryana |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6 km2 (2 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 8,632 |
| • Density | 1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 136021 |
| Telephone code | 01746 |
| Nearest city | Pundri |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Kurukshetra |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Pundri |
| Website | phalgutirth |
Phalgu Tirth is an Indian pilgrimage site, where pilgrimages are undertaken by the Hindus during the Shraadhs. It is located in Pharal village in the Dhand sub-tehsil of Kaithal district in Haryana state.[1] Pharal village is located between Pundri and Dhand in Kaithal district 24 kilometres (15 mi) away from district headquarter Kaithal and is 34 kilometres (21 mi) to Kurukshetra city.[2]
During the Shraddha, Phalgu Mela (Phalgu fair) takes place here and the Hindus make offerings in the form of pindadana (offerings of balls of food) in the remembrances of their ancestors. It is believed that the offerings (pindadana) done in favour of forefathers at the place relieves their soul from the cycle of rebirth.[3] In a way it is like taking care of the atma of the deceased parents for a good place in heaven. The pindas, after chanting prayers, are offered to the sacred pond at the heart of Pharal Village.
The road between Daund and Pharal is 3 m wide and during the pilgrimage, because of heavy rush of pilgrims it becomes very difficult to reach the sacred pond.
Nearby villages[edit | edit source]
Pharal Village[edit | edit source]
The name of the village has come from Phalgu Pond, which is named after Phalgu Rishi who is believed to be the son in law of Gaya ji. There is a small temple dedicated to the Phalgu rishi which is located on the shore of the pond. Most of the descendants of the natives of this place have now moved out of the village, but still they come here timely to offer their prayers to their ancestors. The original village is located at some height from the pond, which can be seen when going in village as streets are steep. As you go through the streets you can see the remains of Havelies (Homes) of the people who used to live here. It is believed to be a very sacred place.
Phaphrana Village[edit | edit source]
According to the Balraj Balhara, Phalgu Tirth is an Indian pilgrimage site, where pilgrimages are undertaken by the Hindus during the Shraadhs. It is located in Phaphrana village in the Assandh tehsil of Karnal district in Haryana state.
PHAPHRANA village is located at Panipat road 7 km away from assandh, 41 km away from district headquarter Dada Phalgu Teerth, which is a very old and sacred place also. Fair happens in devotion of Phalgu Rishi on Amavas of Monday which is very uncertain. It is not happens on a fixed particular day. In phaphrana village, this temple is famous as Phalgu Dada teerth . In usual Sunday is celebrated as Phalgu dada's day. This day every family of village celebrates by making Khir at their home or at mandir premises
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Phalgu mela begins on Sep 15". The Tribune. 10 September 2008. Retrieved 28 April 2010.
- ↑ Phalgu
- ↑ Pind Daan
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