GARH MUKTESHWAR ,MEERUT AN ANCIENT PLACE TO VISIT
The name of the place is derived from the great temple of Mukteshwar Mahadeva. The temple was dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Ganga. Ganga is worshipped here in as many as four different temples.These temples are situated on the cliff overlooking Ganga's and below it.One of them is situated alongside Meerut road.
Garhmukteshwar is an ancient place that is mentioned in the Bhagavata Purana and the Mahabharata. There are claims that it was a part of ancient Hastinapur, the capital of the Pandavas.
The place is famous for its 80 Sati Pillars. These pillars mark the spots where Hindu widows are said to have committed sati.
Garhmukteshwar is like mini Banaras.The main attraction is the Ganges and the bathing ghat along it.The Ganges here can be seen flowing water as far as the eyes can see.The river here was of the colour of cold coffee, but unlike how she is at Haridwar and Rishikesh; the Ganga is much cleaner here.Garhmukteshwar is also famous for its bathing fair that takes place on the Full Moon Day of the month of Kartik.
Garhmukteshwar is an ancient place that is mentioned in the Bhagavata Purana and the Mahabharata. There are claims that it was a part of ancient Hastinapur, the capital of the Pandavas. An ancient fort, repaired by the Maratha leader Mir Bhawan, became, under the British, the headquarters of the tehsil. The name of the town is derived from the temple of Mukteshwar Mahadeva, dedicated to the goddess Ganga who is worshipped there in four temples. The town has 80 sati pillars, marking the spots where Hindu widows are said to have become Sati-Mata.
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LOCATION
Garhmukteshwar is situated on National Highway 9, which connects it to New Delhi, which is around 100 kilometres away, and puts the town, which is 5 kilometres from the Ganges River, on a direct route from India's capital city to that river.
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