Pandupol Hanuman Temple

About Pandupol Hanuman Temple:

• It is a revered 5000-year-old shrine located within the lush expanse of the Sariska Tiger Reserve in Alwar, Rajasthan. 
• The history of the Pandupol Hanuman Temple is deeply intertwined with Hindu mythology.
  • Legend has it that during the period of the Mahabharata, the Pandavas, along with their wife Draupadi, spent a significant amount of time in exile.
  • It is believed that they visited this area, then known as Viratnagar, during their exile years.
  • Bhima had an encounter with Hanuman.
• The temple’s name, “Pandupol,” is derived from the word “Pandava,” signifying its connection to this legendary narrative. 
• The term “Hanuman” in the temple’s name is in honor of Lord Hanuman.
• The temple’s primary attraction is the reclining statue of Hanuman, which was established here by the Pandavas.

Key Facts about Sariska Tiger Reserve:

• It is located in the state of Rajasthan.
• It is well nestled in the Aravali Hills, covering an area of 800 sq km.
• It was once a hunting ground of the Maharaja of Alwar before being proclaimed a natural reserve in 1955 and a national park in 1979.
• It is the first reserve in the world to successfully relocate tigers.
• It is also famous for old temples, palaces, and lakes such as Pandu Pol, Bhangarh Fort,Ajabgarh, Pratapgarh, Siliserh Lake, and Jai Samand Lake.
• Vegetation: The vegetation of Sariska corresponds to Northern Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests and Northern Tropical Thorn Forest.
• Flora: The area of this reserve is covered with dhok trees. Other species found include salar, kadaya, gol, ber, Banyan, gugal, bamboo, kair, adusta, etc.
• Fauna: A variety of other wild animals, like the leopard, sambhar, chital, nilgai, four-horned antelope, wild boar etc are found in the reserve apart from the tiger.

Q1: What is the Aravali Range?

It is a mountain range located in northwestern India. It is one of the oldest fold mountains in the world. It runs approximately 670 km (430 mi) in a south-west direction, starting near Delhi, passing through southern Haryana and Rajasthan, and ending in Gujarat. The range contains a series of ridges and peaks, which have widths between 6 miles and 60 miles, and elevations that vary between 1,000 and 3,000 feet.

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