Pondupol.............

Pandupol Pandupole is made of two words i. e. Pandu & Pole. Infact Pandu stands for Pandawas; the five brother heroes of the Mahabharat where “Pole” means “Gate”. The Hindu Mythological belief is that the pandava brothers in a historical game of gamble against their cousions the Kauravas; lost the right to the throne and accepted an exile for thirteen years with the condition that the thirteenth year’s exile should be spent in disguise and if during this year their identity get disclosed then they will have to repeat the entire term of exile once again. It is believed that the thick forests of Sariska tiger land provided the necessary hide out to the Pandavas during their thirteenth year’s exile but the enemy spies could pierce through this top secret and started a thorough search operation by vigorously combing these forests. The Pandavas flew towards Pandupole side where they got traped on all the three sides by hillocks. They could not go back as well for fear of the enemy and then “Bhim”; the mighty brother made a gateway through the confronting hillock by using his historic mace and finally succeeded in their mission. After this legend this gateway was named as “Pandupole”. This is situated at about 21km. from the main entrance of the Sariska Sanctuary. Presently this is 20ft by 15ft wide hole at a height of 300ft from the ground. During monsoon spring flows through this gateway and is a source of great attractin to every tourist visiting Sariska.

Mandir Shri Pandupol Hanuman Ji

Cause of Establishment:The bridge of Pandupol is related to the Pandavas who spent part of their time in exile here incognito. At one place, there are two hills meet together. The way was obstructed which was broken upon by Bheem, the most powerful of the Pandavas with his Gada (mace). The result was a door like opening in the rock out of which flows a natural water stream. This beautiful scene and national spot has become all the more sacred and it is haunted by the Hanuman temple which is close by this water stream. It is said that the Hanuman temple was founded by Sant Nirbhaya Dassji Maharaj, who was a devotee of Lord Hanuman and hence in this thick forest, he founded this temple of Hanuman ji which has been now fully constructed and attracts thousands and thousands of people. Situated midst the game century of Sariska, the place has special charm. On every Tuesday and Saturday, people visit the temple in great numbers because these two days are held sacred to Lord Hanumanji.