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Pura Mahadev is located on the main Baghpat – Meerut Highway. It is 30 KM from Baghpat and around 36 KM from Meerut. The sprawling temple compound is situated on the bank of river Hindan, 4.5 KM north of town Baloni in Baghpat District. According to a local myth, a shiv temple was established here by Rishi Parshuram and hence this place was called Shiv Puri. Later however the name of the place changed to Shiv Pura and the place gradually began to be known as Pura Mahadev. Mahadev being another name of lord Shiva.Every Year, During the months of sharavan and falgun, a fourteen days festival is organised here. People from all around gather here and “Kanwariyas” pay their tribute to lord shiva by pouring holy water of The Ganges on the shivling inside the temple.
--Indarjeetstomar 01:13, 4 March 2006 (EST)
Indarjeet S. Tomar
