Hastinapur

Hastinapur is a city in Meerut region in the Indian province of Uttar Pradesh. It is portrayed in Hindu writings Mahabharata and Puranas as the capital of the Kuru Kingdom and is likewise specified in old Jain writings. Hastinapur is situated on the correct bank of an old bed of the Ganga, and is referred to in writing and convention as the capital of the Kauravas, of Kuru Kingdom, in the Mahabharata. Hastinapur basically implies city of elephants: Its history follows back to the time of the immense epic, the Mahabharata.

It is additionally said that it is named after the King Hastina, and is otherwise called Gajapuram, Nagapura, Asandivata, Brahmasthalam, Shanti Nagaram and Kunjarpuram in antiquated texts. Located on the banks of an old gorge of Ganges, Hastinapur is viewed as one of the holiest place by the two Hindus and Jains alike. It is accepted to be the origination of three Jain Tirthankaras. There are numerous old Hindu sanctuaries, Pandeshwar Temple, Karna Temple and Jain sanctuaries, for example, Shri Digamber Jain Mandir, Jambudweep, Kailash Parvat, Shwetambar Jain Temple. Aside from these sanctuaries, an adjacent Gurdwara and Hastinapur Sanctuary are additionally well known among visitors.

Sanctuaries and landmarks:

Shri Digamber Jain Prachin Bada Mandir

Pracheen Bada Mandir

Digamber Jain Mandir Hastinapur

Shri Shwetambar Jain Temple

Kailash Parvat Rachna

Jambudweep Jain Tirth

Pandeshwar Temple

Karna Temple

Karneshwar Mandir

Bhai Dharam Singh Gurdwara

Hastinapur Sanctuary