Why Shukratal is famous for?
Shukratal is the place where Sukadeva Goswami narrated the sacred Srimad-Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana) to Maharaja Pariksit son of Abhimanyu 5000 years ago. This is one of the famous holy destination in North India. This place is around 28 KM from Muzaffarnagar .
Which river is in Shukratal?
the holy Ganges River
From Delhi, this important holy place is about two third of the way between Delhi and Haridwar. This small town sits on the banks of a branch of the holy Ganges River. This is a special place where Shukdeva Goswami spoke the Srimad Bhagavatam to Maharaja Parikshit 5000 years ago.
Where is Shukratal in uttarakhand?
Shukratal is situated in the Muzaffarnagar district of western UP on the banks of Ganga. It has been a site of pilgrimage since 5,000 years, given its connection with King Parikshit, the descendant of the Pandavas as mentioned in the Mahabharata.
How can I go to Shukratal by train?
Trains to Nature and nakhshtra park, Shukratal
- 13005/Howrah – Amritsar Mail (PT)
- 12370/Kumbh Express (PT)
- 22356/Chandigarh – Patliputra SF Express.
- 12232/Chandigarh – Lucknow SF Express.
- 14524/Harihar Express.
- 13307/Ganga Sutlej Express (PT)
- 04053/Anand Vihar Terminal – Udhampur AC Special Fare Summer Special.
In which state Haridwar is located?
UttarakhandHaridwar / State
Which river is in Haridwar?
the Ganges (Ganga) River
Haridwar, also spelled Hardwar, city, northwestern Uttarakhand state, northern India. Haridwar lies along the Ganges (Ganga) River, at the boundary between the Indo-Gangetic Plain (south) and the Himalayan foothills (north). It is the site of the headworks of the Ganges Canal system.
What is the old name of Haridwar?
Haridwar is one of the seven sacred cities of the Hindus and is a major pilgrimage centre. It has been known by many names; originally it was called Kapila, for the sage who once lived there.
What is the nickname of Haridwar?
Gateway to Gods
Haridwar also termed as ‘Gateway to Gods’ is known as Mayapuri, Kapila, Gangadwar as well. The followers of Lord Shiva(Har) and followers of Lord Vishnu(Hari) pronounce this place Hardwar and Hardwar respectively as told by some.