Eklavya temple
Gurgaon, Haryana
The Ekalavya temple is the only Hindu temple in the world dedicated to Ekalavya of the Mahabharata. It is located in the Khandsa village of Gurugram, Haryana, India. It is built atop the spot 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.
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Where it is
Gurgaon, Haryana. Open in Google Maps
How to reach
- By train: nearest station Gurugram railway station (GGN), about 10 km by road.
- By air: Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), about 22 km by road.
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