HARDOI district is a district of Lucknow Commissionaire in Uttar Pradesh Province of India.
Area: 5,989 Sq. Km.
Population: 40,92,845
NP Hardoi(Urban)
Population:126,851
Male: 21,91,442
Female: 19,01,403
Language: Hindi
Villages: 2072
Gram Panchayat
: 1306
Literacy: 64.6 %
History of district Hardoi-
People believe that the name Hardoi comes from distorted version of its earlier name Haridrohi, which is a Hindi word that means "anti to the God".According To General Conventions Hardoi District Is Related With “HIRANYAKASHYAP” Its Present Name Hardoi Is A Distorted Version Of Its Earlier Name “HARIDROHI “. It Is Believed That King Of Mughal Dynasty Humayun Took Shelter In The Forest Of Pihani When He Was Defeated By Shershah Suri. Pihani Is Also Related With The Minister Sadarejahan Of Emperor Akbar. His Tomb And Paintings Are Still Here.
Places to visit in Hardoi to experience it's cultural beauty-
1) Bawan Puri-
It is a legend that the idol of Kusumbi Devi was broken due to the attack of the weapon, since then it is known as Nakatiya Devi. Residents of Bawan and nearby villages offer prayers in this temple before performing any auspicious work.
2) Sankat Haran Mandir-
Lord Shiv devotees across the country have faith towards the ancient Shiv Temple located about 20 km from the district headquarters. This Temple located in Sakha village is known as “Shiva Sankat Haran Temple Sakaha”. It is believed that here the sufferings of the devotees of Lord Shiva go away, hence the name of Shivalaya is Shiva Sankat Haran.
3) Roza Sadar Jahan-
4) Prahlaad kund-
In the Past, Hardoi was the city of Hiranyakashyap and He was a traitor of Hari(God), so he named the City as Haridrohi. His son Prahlad was a devotee of Lord Hari.
5) Raja Narpati Singh Smarak-
A small village is situated on the north side of Madhoganj town, about two kilometers away,Ruia Garhi.It is famous for his King Narpat Singh who was a brave freedom fighter.
6) Dhobiya Ashram Pirani-
It is believed that Eighty Four Thousand Vaishnavas had practiced penance around Naimishanaya ,this Ashram also comes in the periphery. There is a natural water source in the north-east direction from the ashram, which becomes a special center of attraction for visitors.
7) Hatya Haran Teerth-
8) Baba Mandir-
Hardoi Baba Temple is about 400 years old.This historic temple is situated just a short distance from Prahalad Ghat. It was renovated around 1949.
9) Tomb of Nawab Diler Khan-
Shahabad is a city and a municipal board in Hardoi district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is the site of the Tomb of Diler Khan, a governor in the time of Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb.
10) Sandi Bird Sanctuary-
Sandi Bird Sanctuary is a freshwater marsh in the Hardoi district of Uttar Pradesh. The wetland is typical of the Indo-Gangetic plains and receives most of its water from monsoon rains.
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