Haryana Ekalavya Temple
Temple Timings and Details
Darshan Timings
Opening Timing - 06:00 Am
Closing Timing - 08:00 Pm
About Haryana Ekalavya Temple
The Ekalavya Temple is located in the city of Gurgaon, Haryana, India. The temple is dedicated to Ekalavya. The temple is built in the same place where Ekalavya cut his thumb and offered it to Guru Drona as Guru Dakshina. His thumb was buried in this location and a temple was built on top of it to honor this great hero. The temple was built in the year 1721.
Temple Location
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)
1. Where in Haryana is the Ekalavya Temple?
The Ekalavya Temple is situated along the NH-8 highway in Khandsa village, Haryana, which is close to Gurugram. The distance from the city centre is around 5 kilometres.
2. What is special about Ekalavya Temple?
It is the only temple in existence devoted to the non-traditional yet highly esteemed Indian mythological character Ekalavya. Ekalavya is revered for his devotion rather than his heavenly ancestry, in contrast to other Mahabharata heroes.
3. Is the temple an attraction of choice for tourists?
Though less well-known, the temple is becoming a popular cultural destination for people drawn to alternate heroes, Mahabharata mythology, and teachings like self-improvement and selflessness.
