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Dhosi Hill
28.0611° N, 76.0319° E
About
Dhosi Hill is an important Vedic period site, an extinct volcano, standing alone at the north-west end of the Aravalli mountain range. Its height varies from about 345 to 470 meters from the surrounding lands and 740 meters from the sea level. At present the hill has temples, a pakka pond, ruins of a fort, caves and forest around it. In the ancient times, as per various scriptures like Mahabharata - Vanparv, Puranas, Shathpath Brahmana etc. the hill had Ashrams of various Rishis who made contributions to Vedic scriptures. The hill has all the physical features of a perfect volcanic hill with distinct crater, lava still lying on it and giving a perfect conical view from top. It is among the most ancient Vedic religious sites in Haryana located on the route of oldest flow of Sarasvati River. It is known for formulation of Chyvanprash for Chayvan Rishi by Rajya Vaids Ashvini Kumar twins for the first time. Chyavana Rishi and his father Bhrugu Rishi had their Ashrams on this hill.
Historical Timeline
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Early Vedic occupation
Later Vedic / Mahabharata period
Death of Hazrat Turkman
1137 CE
Fort modelled on Chyavana temple
1890s
Reservoir desilted and dam built by Birla family
1944
Reservoir restoration by INTACH
2003
Ropeway approval
June 2023
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