structure dedicated to first tirthankara Rishabhnath. Kailash Parvat Rachna Kailash Parvat is a structure, constructed under the aegis of Shri Digamber Jain Mandir, Hastinapur. The Kailash Parvat premises are home to several Jain temples, including Yatri Niwas and Bhojanshala. Kailash Parvat also has an auditorium and a helipad on the premises. Jambudweep Jain Tirth Jambudweep, depicting a model of Jain cosmology, was designed here under the supervision of Shri Gyanmati Mataji in 1985. Pandeshwar Temple Situated in the historic location of the ancient city of Hastinapur, the Pandeshwar temple is dedicated to Shiva. This temple is believed to be the place where Kauravas and Pandavas received their education in Vedas and Puranas. A temple of the Hindu goddess Kali and many Hindu ashramas are also present on a hillock between the ruins. Legend has it that in the Mahabharata period, Pandu's eldest son Yudhishthira had established the shivalinga at the Pandeshwar Mahadev temple before the war of Mahabharata and prayed to Shiva for a blessing of winning the war. Karna Temple The Karna Temple is located near the Pandeshwar temple on an old ravine along the bank of the Ganges. The Shivling inside the Karna Temple is believed to be established by Karna, one of the prominent figures in the Mahabharata. Bhai Dharam Singh Gurdwara This is a small Gurdwara located in the village of Saifpur, around from Hastinapur. Hastinapur Sanctuary Hastinapur Sanctuary, established in 1986, is one of the prominent wildlife projects in India. The sanctuary extends over a wide area, encompassing the districts of Meerut, Ghaziabad, Gautam Budh Nagar, Bijnor, Hapur, and Jyotiba Phule Nagar in Uttar Pradesh. It is a sprawling forest, occupying an area of nearly . Festivals and fairs Various cultural events and religious celebrations are held in Hastinapur annually, including Akshaya Tritiya, Das Lakshana, Kartik Mela, Holi Mela, and Durga Puja. These festivals, among others, are organized by non-government organizations (NGOs) and the State Tourism Department. See also Indraprastha Mahabharata Digamber Jain Bada Mandir Hastinapur Jambudweep Historicity of the Mahabharata References Further reading External links Locations in Hindu mythology Ancient Indian cities Jainism in Uttar Pradesh Places in the Mahabharata Meerut district Cities and towns in Meerut district Jain pilgrimage sites Tourist attractions in Meerut district Bronze Age sites in Asia