Prachi Temple, Kurukshetra, Haryana India

Prachi is one of the important pilgrimages of Kurukshetra. It is located 28 kilometers from Kurukshetra in Pehowa sub division. The literal meaning of prachi is east. The easterly flow of Saraswati is known as Prachi Sarasvati. On the bank of ancient Saraswati is known as Prachi important temples. Originally some stone temples belonging to 9th-10th century A.D. existed here. However due to the onslaught of time and climatic conditions these have been destroyed. The reminiscence of the temples in the form of its doorjamb, exquisitely carved sculptures at the entrance of tirtha is the testimony to the existence of ancient temples. At present on the bank of the Prachi tirtha still stands the late medieval temples dated back to 17th-18th century. The most important and collosal among edifices is the Shiva temple on the northern side of Prachi tirtha.