Hastinapur, Ancient capital city in Meerut district, India
Hastinapur is a small town in Meerut district, northern India, set along the wide plains of the upper Ganges. The area is marked by fertile alluvial land where crops like wheat and sugarcane grow.
Archaeological finds suggest this site was inhabited as early as the first millennium before Christ and is linked to the legendary Kuru rulers of the Vedic age. The settlement has remained a religious reference point for believers over centuries, who connect it to the narratives of the Mahabharata.
Numerous festivals throughout the year mark the spiritual connection between Jastinápura and the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata, drawing visitors from across India.
The town can be reached from Delhi by long-distance buses in about two to three hours, with connections running regularly during the day. Visitors should prepare for strong heat during the warmer months between March and June.
Several Jain temples in the area recall that Jain monks are said to have written important teachings here, making the place a spiritual reference point for Jains as well. This connection is less known than the one with the Hindu epic.
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