Pirthudakeshwar
Hindu temples
Also known as: Pirthuveshwar
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The Pirthudakeshwar (or Pirthuveshwar) temples are located in Pehowa, a town in Haryana, India, situated along the Saraswati River. These temples were built by the Marathas in honor of the goddess Sarasvati. The name "Pehowa" originates from the Sanskrit name Prithudaka, meaning "Pool of Prithu," who was the son of the legendary Raja Vena. Archaeological findings at Pehowa have uncovered inscriptions dating back to the 9th century CE.1
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