Pandupol Hanuman Temple

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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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