Phalgu Tirth Explained

Pharal Tirth
Other Name:Pharal
Settlement Type:village
Pushpin Map:India Haryana#India
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Haryana, India
Coordinates:29.8362°N 76.5857°W
Subdivision Type:Dhand
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Haryana
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Kaithal district
Founder:Sh.Chandi Ram [Citizen of Pharal ]
Government Type:Govt.of Haryana
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Total Km2:6
Population Total:8632
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Hindi
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:136021
Area Code Type:Telephone code
Area Code:01746
Blank1 Name Sec1:Nearest city
Blank1 Info Sec1:Pundri
Blank2 Name Sec1:Lok Sabha constituency
Blank2 Info Sec1:Kurukshetra
Blank3 Name Sec1:Vidhan Sabha constituency
Blank3 Info Sec1:Pundri

Phalgu Tirth is an Indian pilgrimage site, where pilgrimages are undertaken by the Hindus during the Shraadhs. It is located in Pharal village in the Dhand sub-tehsil of Kaithal district in Haryana state.[1] Pharal village is located between Pundri and Dhand in Kaithal district away from district headquarter Kaithal and is to Kurukshetra city.[2]

During the Shraddha, Phalgu Mela (Phalgu fair) takes place here and the Hindus make offerings in the form of pindadana (offerings of balls of food) in the remembrances of their ancestors. It is believed that the offerings (pindadana) done in favour of forefathers at the place relieves their soul from the cycle of rebirth.[3] In a way it is like taking care of the atma of the deceased parents for a good place in heaven. The pindas, after chanting prayers, are offered to the sacred pond at the heart of Pharal Village.

The road between Daund and Pharal is 3 m wide and during the pilgrimage, because of heavy rush of pilgrims it becomes very difficult to reach the sacred pond.

Nearby village

Pharal Village

The name of the village has come from Phalgu Pond, which is named after Phalgu Rishi who is believed to be the son in law of Gaya ji. There is a small temple dedicated to the Phalgu rishi which is located on the shore of the pond.Most of the descendants of the natives of this place have now moved out of the village, but still they come here timely to offer their prayers to their ancestors. The original village is located at some height from the pond, which can be seen when going in village as streets are steep.As you go through the streets you can see the remains of Havelies (Homes) of the people who used to live here. It is believed to be a very sacred place.

Phaphrana Village

According to the Balraj Balhara, Phalgu Tirth is an Indian pilgrimage site, where pilgrimages are undertaken by the Hindus during the Shraadhs. It is located in Phaphrana village in the Assandh tehsil of Karnal district in Haryana state.

PHAPHRANA village is located at Panipat road 7 km away from assandh, 41 km away from district headquarter Dada Phalgu Teerth, which is a very old and sacred place also. Fair happens in devotion of Phalgu Rishi on Amavas of Monday which is very uncertain. It is not happens on a fixed particular day. In phaphrana village, this temple is famous as Phalgu Dada teerth . In usual Sunday is celebrated as Phalgu dada's day. This day every family of village celebrates by making Khir at their home or at mandir premises

Notes and References

  1. News: Phalgu mela begins on Sep 15 . 10 September 2008. The Tribune. 28 April 2010.
  2. http://www.india9.com/i9show/Falgu-15213.htm Phalgu
  3. Pind Daan