Pandupol Hanuman Temple

Pandupole is a tourist spot in the Sariska Tiger Reserve (Alwar district, Rajasthan), and it has an ancient mythical connotation attached to it. Pandupole was the ancient site where the strongest among the Pandavas, Bhima, vanquished the giant demon Hidimbb and in return for this victory earned the hand of his sister, Hidimba. It also has a cascading spring emerging from hard and compact rocks. Legend has it that the Pandava brother took refuge here during their exile. The main path takes to Pandupole which is not only a beautiful spot picturesque 35-ft waterfall is another attraction here and next to the fall is a charming little Hanuman temple. This area is abundant in langurs, peafowl, spurfowl, and ubiquitous tree pies. On the way to Pandupole, Karnakabas Lake, Brahmnath, Kalighati Chauki and Bhaironghati are also there.

The Pandupol temple in Sariska Alwar is devoted to Lord Hanuman. Lord Hanuman is considered as a God of extreme power, incredible strength and mightiest of all warriors. According to devotees of lord hanuman dispels all fears and spirits due to this reason lord hanuman is one of the most worshipped god figures in Indian religion. The holy shrine of Pandupol is worshipped by all hindus with pure devotion and respect because they believe that lord hanuman will protect their family with all types of supernatural powers and evil spirits.

Pandupol temple is an important temple in Alwar because of its historical importance. It is associated with the period of epic Mahabharata. It is believed to be the place or bridge where the Pandava brothers spent their time during their life in exile. And according to another myth, it was at Pandupol Sariska where Lord Hanuman defeated Bheema. There is a natural waterfall which is surrounded by rocks and beautiful scenery is also believed as a resulting spot when bheema, the most powerful of pandava brothers cracked that hill into two.