History
Kanwari is an ancient town, existing during the Tomara Dynasty, the rulers of Delhi, the Mughals, the Marathas, Jat Sikh rulers, and eventually under British rule. After Independence Kanwari became part of Punjab. Once Haryana was formed as a separate state in 1966, Kanwari became part of Hisar district, Haryana State.
During excavation at the archaeological dig at Kurdi (ancient rubbish tip), early gray ware and ancient materials were found.
Kanwari has an old Shiva temple called 'Baba Siri Gir' and an Akhara (abode) for sadhus (Hindu mystics) as well as a temple of the village deity called 'Bua Kanwari' (Virgin Deity) where newlyweds go for blessings before entering the village. During renovations of the Bua Kanwari temple carried out in 2001 to 2003, ancient stone statues of Hindu deities were found. These stone statues are yet to be scientifically dated or examined by trained archaeologists. The statues are stored in the basement under the temple.
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