Phalgu Tirth is an Indian pilgrimage site, where pilgrimages are undertaken by the

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during the Shraadhs. It is located in Pharal village in the Pundri sub-tehsil of Kaithal district in

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state. Pharal village is located between

Pundri Pundri is a City and a municipal committee, near Kaithal City in Kaithal district of the Indian state of Haryana. Pundri along with Pundrak was named after the sage Pundarik, who is highly revered by all Hindus. Pundri is the seat of a Tehsil ...

and Dhand in Kaithal district away from district headquarter

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and is to

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Shraddha Shraddha may refer to: In religion * Śrāddha, a Hindu ritual performed for one's ancestors who left their spiritual body(the parents are still a living entity called Pitru) * Śraddhā, the Sanskrit term used to refer to faith in Buddhism, fa ...

, ''Phalgu Mela'' (Phalgu fair) takes place here and the Hindus make offerings in the form of ''pindadana'' (offerings of balls of food) in the remembrances of their ancestors. It is believed that the offerings (''pindadana'') done in favour of forefathers at the place relieves their soul from the cycle of rebirth.Pind Daan In a way it is like taking care of the atma of the deceased parents for a good place in heaven. The ''pinda''s, after chanting prayers, are offered to the sacred pond at the heart of Pharal Village. The road between Daund and Pharal is 3 m wide and during the pilgrimage, because of heavy rush of pilgrims it becomes very difficult to reach the sacred pond.

Nearby village

Pharal Village

The name of the village has come from Phalgu Pond, which is named after Phalgu Rishi who is believed to be the son in law of Gaya ji. There is a small temple dedicated to the Phalgu rishi which is located on the shore of the pond. Most of the descendants of the natives of this place have now moved out of the village, but still they come here timely to offer their prayers to their ancestors. The original village is located at some height from the pond, which can be seen when going in village as streets are steep. As you go through the streets you can see the remains of Havelies (Homes) of the people who used to live here. It is believed to be a very sacred place.

Phaphrana Village

There is another Phalgu mandir at village Phaphrana, Tehsil Assandh, District karnal which is a very old and sacred place also. Fair happens in devotion of Phalgu Rishi on Amavas of Monday which is very uncertain. It is not happens on a fixed particular day. In phaphrana village, this mandir is famous as Phalgu Dada mandir. In usual Sunday is celebrated as Phalgu dada's day. This day every family of village celebrates by making Khir at their home or at mandir premises. The fair of falgu tirth started on 28 September 2015 till 12 October 2015 The PARDHAN of Pharal : Rajat Rana and Mehul Rana.

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Hindu pilgrimage sites in India Villages in Kaithal district 48 kos parikrama of Kurukshetra {{Haryana-stub