Situation 125 Years Ago
Dhosi Hill was a busy and vibrant place in 1890s as is described in a map of activities. There was no shortage of water on the hill or around it during that time. Water scarcity in the lean months is the main reason for dwindling activities on the hill at present times. Water in all the reservoirs on top of the hill gets dried up by the month of June, when recharging starts with the onset of Monsoons in July.
There were several settlements of Rishis on the hill, 125 years ago, who used to do and perform religious activities. There were 'Gaushalas' (Cow Sheds) on two locations, a separate wing for widows, and shelters and hutments for Sadhus. Wide variety of herbs were grown on the hill. A herb 'Shilajit' which normally grows in Himalayas was also found here as per the map. Ayurvedacharyas from different corners of the country used to visit Dhosi Hill for rare herbs which grew only on this virgin hill. The temples on the Hill were visited by large number of devotees. Participation of people in Melas used to be huge.
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