Hastinapur

Balarama pulling Hastinapur toward the Ganges, shown on a page from a "Bhagavata Dasamskanda" series

A 2nd century stone relief of 170 Jain Tirthankars in lotus position excavated in Hastinapur

Digamber Jain Bada Mandir Hastinapur

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Karneshwar Mandir

Migratory birds at Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary

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Hastinapur

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Hastinapur, Meerut Overview

Hastinapur is an ancient town which was the centre to the glorious tales of the epic Mahabharata. Situated on the banks of Ganga near Meerut in UP, Hastinapur is also the birth place of three Jain Teerthankara, and it has become an important centre of pilgrimage for the Jains. It was the capital of Kauravas and was ruled by the Pandavas after winning the Mahabharata. From that era to this, the city has come along a long way but it is still known as the town of Mahabharata. It is fascinating in its own way and as it has lived through ages, it has also kept the spirit of mythology alive. Being an important part of the epic, every nook and corner of the city has been a part of it in some way and thus the locals have fascinating stories to share.