Eklavya temple, Hindu temple in Khandsa, Gurgaon, India
Eklavya temple is a Hindu shrine in Khandsa with a single prayer room displaying traditional architectural features. Next to it stands a guest house called Eklavya Dharamshala that provides lodging for visitors.
The temple was established in 1721 at the location where the archer Eklavya made his offering to Guru Dronacharya according to the Mahabharata. This moment from the ancient epic marks the site's sacred significance.
Members of the Bhil community travel here regularly from Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh to participate in rituals connected to Eklavya's legacy. Their presence shapes how the temple functions in daily life.
The site is managed by the Gurugram Sanskritik Gourav Samiti, which helps visitors with information about the location. Local guides are available to explain the temple's connection to the Mahabharata epic in detail.
This is the only Hindu temple anywhere dedicated to Eklavya, making it a singular place of worship connected to this figure. Beneath the foundation lies his severed thumb according to temple tradition, adding to its sacred character.
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