Tourist Places in Palwal
Places To See In Palwal
Religious Places In Palwal
Dau Temple
The Dau Temple is an ancient temple of Lord Balarama (the elder brother of Lord Krishna). The temple has beautiful carvings and paintings narrating the story of how the Lord killed the demon- Palwalsur.
Gandhi Sewashram
The Gandhi Sewashram is built on the National Highway on the outskirts of the city and is a place of peace and integration. Ashram means a home of service. The ashram is being run by Gandhi Sewashram trust. Every year on Gandhi Jayanthi tribute prayers are organized for the Father of the Nation.
Jama Masjid
There is an old Muslim Shrine called the Jama Masjid in Palwal. Every Friday mass prayers are offered here by the locals. The Islamic festivals are celebrated in the mosque with great enthusiasm.
Panchvati Temple
The Panchvati Temple located on the South of the town is dedicated to the five mythological heroes – the Pandavas. The beautiful paintings in the temple narrate the exile period of the Pandavas and inspire the victory of truth over evil. An idol of Lord Hanuman is also placed in the temple.
Historical Places In Palwal
Draupadi Ghat
Draupadi was the wife of the mythological heroes – Pandavas (Yudhishtira, Bheem, Arjuna, Nakula and Sehadeva) from the epic Mahabharata, who is said to have spent a year during their exile. The Draupadi Ghat is located close to the Panchvati Temple.
Idgah Of Shihab Ud Din
The Idgah of Shihab-Ud-Din is completely in a ruined state today. It is currently occupied by the Jawahar Gausala.
Matia Fort
The Matia Fort is an old fort in Palwal that is now completely ruined. Only the remains of the temple are left now.
Tomb Of Roshan Chirag
The tomb of Roshan Chirag is a tomb belonging to Saint Roshan Chirag. The tomb is on the Mathura Road and is made of stone slabs.
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