India is a country full of unique places, and many cities and towns have special names based on what they are known for. Some places are famous for food, some for temples and others for animals. In one district of Haryana, there are so many monkeys that people have started calling it the ”City of Monkeys.” Let’s learn more about this interesting place and why it got this name.
Haryana is a state in northwestern India, formed on 1 November 1966 after being separated from Punjab. It covers about 44,212 square kilometers, making up less than 1.4% of India’s area. Chandigarh is its capital, shared with Punjab, while Faridabad is the most populated city. Haryana includes 22 districts, over 7,000 villages and cities like Gurgaon, which is a major financial and tech hub.
Haryana has a total of 22 districts. These districts help in the smooth working of the state’s administration. Each district has its own offices, officials and local government services.
Kaithal district in Haryana is called the ”City of Monkeys.” The name comes from its old Sanskrit name ”Kapisthala,” which means ”Land of Monkeys.” This place is linked to Lord Hanuman, the monkey-god. It also has a temple dedicated to Hanuman’s mother, Anjani, making it special in Hindu mythology.
Kaithal has a strong link to the story of Hanuman. It is believed that this place is related to Hanuman’s birth. There is even a temple dedicated to Anjani, who is Hanuman’s mother. The ancient name Kapisthala clearly shows that this land was seen as the home or ”abode” of monkeys. That is why it got the title ”City of Monkeys.”
Kaithal is a city and the headquarters of Kaithal district in Haryana. Before becoming its own district on 1 November 1989, it was part of Karnal and later Kurukshetra districts. It lies in the north-west part of Haryana. Kaithal shares its borders with:
One of its areas, Guhla-Cheeka, is also close to Punjab. Kaithal is not only important historically but also holds religious and cultural significance.
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