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Pehowa

An old pilgrimage town keeps its history in temple courtyards and everyday rituals.
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Photo: Giridharmamidi · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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01 — About

About Pehowa

Coming soon

We’re still writing about Pehowa: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.

02 — Plan your visit

Plan your visit

When to go

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Good time to go This month

Best season
Winter
Time of day
1–2 hours; daytime
Crowds
Medium

Time and effort

Easy

Time needed
1–2 hours

Tickets and permits

Parking
Town parking; may be roadside
Permits
Protected-site rules may apply

On the ground

Local food
Pehowa sweets and vegetarian food
Access
Prachi Shiv Temple is listed by state archaeology department.

Stay safe

Dress respectfully; ask before photographing worshippers

Where it is

Kurukshetra, Haryana

29.98° N 76.58° E