Phalgu Tirtha, Kurukshetra, Haryana India

Phalgu tirtha is located at Pharal, 33 kilometers away from Kurukshetra, on the Kaithal Kurukshetra road. The tirtha is named after a saint named Phalgu. Pharal is also known as one of the seven ancient forests of the Kurukshetra region. The names of the forests are Kamyakvan, Aditivan, Vyasavan, Suryavan, Madhuvan, Sitvan, and Phalki van or Pharal. Phalkivan happens to be the most prominent among the seven forests of Kurukshetra.

This tirtha has been revered both in the Mahabharata and Vamana Purana. According to Mahabharata, in the context of the significance of various tirthas and their merits, it is mentioned that the Devins used to do penance here for hundreds of years at this Phalgu tirtha. Thus, all pilgrims are advised to visit this Phalgu or Pharal.