It is home of Sirsa Air Force Station of Indian Air Force. There are a number of legends about the origin of the name of the town. Sirsa is said to be one of the oldest places of North India and its ancient name was Sairishaka, which finds mention in the Mahabharata, Panini's Ashatadhayayi and Divyavadan.

What is special in Sirsa?

• Ancient site of Ther Mound. Sirsa is believed to be one of the oldest towns located in Haryana, the ancient ... ...
• Dera Baba Sarsai Nath. Located outside Hisar Gate, the construction of the temple dates back to the 13t... ...
• Gurudwara Guru Gobind Singh. Located 36 kms. ...
• Hanuman Temple (Ram Nagria) ...
• Jama Masjid. ...
• Tomb of Khawaja Pir.

Why is Sirsa called Sirsa?

The name of the district is derived from its headquarters Sirsa. ... According to another tradition, the name has its origin from the sacred river Sarasvati which one flowed near it. During medieval period, the town was known as Sarsuti.

Is Sirsa a backward city?

In 2006 the Ministry of Panchayati Raj named Sirsa one of the country's 250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640). It is one of the two districts in Haryana that used to receive funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF).

What is the pin code of Sirsa?

The Sirsa H.O Pin code is 125055 and it comes under Hissar Division which is located in Sirsa district of Haryana State.

HISTORY OF SIRSA DISTRICT HARYANA//सिरसा जिला (हरियाणा) के बारे में।

Is Sirsa a good city?

The city of Sirsa and its surrounding areas is a haven of the rich historical and cultural heritage of the Ghaggar valley. You can also visit these excavation sites which were discovered by the Archaeological Survey of India. Sirsa enjoys a subtropical climate with three distinct seasons: summer, monsoon and winters.

Who made Sirsa?

Sirsa town and fort, known in antiquity as Sarsuti, are said to have been built by a Raja Saras (c. 250 ce). It was one of the most important 14th-century towns of northern India. Deserted after a famine in 1783, it was refounded in 1838 and incorporated as a municipality in 1867.

What is area of Haryana?

The name Haryana, from Hari (the Hindu god Vishnu) and ayana (home), means “The Abode of God.” Area 17,070 square miles (44,212 square km).

How many districts are there in Haryana?

Haryana is a State in the northern region of India with 22 districts and is the nation's seventeenth most popular. The State borders with Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to the north and Rajasthan to the west and south.

Which ancient place is there in Sirsa district?

A mound in Sirsa indistinguishable from the dusty background of most Haryana small towns could hold clues to the ancient city of 'Sarishika'. Falling on the old route to Takshashila, the 6th-5th century BC city found mention in the Mahabharata, Panini's Ashtadhyayi and the Buddhist text Divyavadana.

Is Bhiwani a city?

Bhiwani is a city and a municipal council in Bhiwani district. Bhiwani name is believed to have come from goddess Gauri Bhawani, Lord Shiva's wife.

Who settled the Fatehabad city?

This ancient town was founded in 14th century by Firoz Shah Tughlaq, who named it after his son Fateh Khan.

Who is SDM Dabwali?

SIRSA: The Sirsa district administration has deputed Dabwali sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) Vinesh Kumar to probe the violent clash at Desu Jodha village where residents allegedly attacked a Punjab Police team from Bathinda that had gone to arrest an accused in a drug peddling case on October 8 and 9.

Why is Faridabad famous?

Faridabad is also a major industrial hub of Haryana. ... Faridabad is famous for henna production from the agricultural sector, while tractors, motorcycles, switch gears, refrigerators, shoes, tyres and garments constitute its primary industrial products.