Parikrama and Reverence
Dhosi hill is revered by Hindus since its eruption. It has several mentions in Sanskriti books. Visitors to the hill for pilgrimage always had a parikrama of this revered hill. Narrating how all persons take a Parikrama of this hill, Guru Shaunak of Pandavs asked them to join him for this ritual during their visit to hill. The old 'Parikrama' is distinctly and clearly identifiable in the picture above. Some people take the Parikrama even at present times, though there are no facilities available for pilgrims. In case of rains, dust storms or heat waves, no shelters are available. No drinking water facilities are there on 8-9 km parikrama track. Some portions of the ancient 'Parikrama' are damaged because of land slides.
A few decades ago sufficient facilities were available to pilgrims visiting Dhosi Hill for Parikrama. Water reservoirs were there on the route, Sufficient number of trees were there for protection against sun and rains.
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