Mundru: Asia's Only Single-Stone Hill, a 'Chhoti Kashi' with Ancient Wonders

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News18•04-02-2026, 09:25
Mundru: Asia's Only Single-Stone Hill, a 'Chhoti Kashi' with Ancient Wonders
- •Mundru, in Sikar district, Rajasthan, is known as 'Dharm Nagari' or 'Chhoti Kashi' due to its numerous ancient temples.
- •The town features Asia's only hill made of a single stone, spread over approximately one thousand hectares, attracting tourists and devotees.
- •Local beliefs link the hill to the Mahabharata period, with Bhim's footprints and a mysterious snake cave still present.
- •The hill's summit hosts an ancient palace, a fort wall, and two natural ponds providing year-round clean rainwater.
- •A nearly 400-year-old Balaji temple on the hill houses an idol believed to be made from the soil and water of seven seas, drawing millions to its annual Teej fair.
Why It Matters: Mundru, Rajasthan, boasts Asia's unique single-stone hill, rich in history, mythology, and ancient temples.
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