Haridwar temple ‘built by Pandavas' damaged in Mansa Devi landslide
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Residents believe the temple was built by the Pandavas during their journey to Badrinath.
Locals said they would bear the cost of repairs, viewing the damage as a bad omen and hoping to prevent further misfortune. Municipal councillor Sumit Chaudhary told TOI, "People are petrified after the damage to the temple and the centuries-old Shivling inside. We have decided to rebuild it at our own expense to avoid aby untoward incidents.
If the govt steps in to renovate, we won't oppose it, but we want to take the initiative.
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Ujjwal Pandit, secretary of Shri Ganga Sabha, Haridwar, said, "Bhimgoda Kund and its temple is one of Haridwar's oldest holy sites. According to legend, the pond was formed when Bhim struck his knee on the ground here to bring water for Draupadi during the Pandavas' pilgrimage to the Himalayas."
Bhimgoda Kund is located near Har Ki Pauri, close to the Mansa Devi mountain, part of the fragile Shivalik range where landslides are common during the monsoon.
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