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| Dhosi Hill | |
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 Aerial view of Dhosi Hill showing ancient 'Parikrama' | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 740 m (2,430 ft) |
| Listing | List of Indian states and territories by highest point |
| Coordinates | 28°03′40″N 76°01′55″E / 28.06111°N 76.03194°E |
| Geography | |
  Dhosi Hill Location in Haryana  Dhosi Hill Dhosi Hill (India) | |
| Location | Mahendragarh district, Haryana, India |
| Parent range | Aravali Range |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hike / scramble |
Dhosi Hill is an extinct volcano that stands alone at the north-west end of the Aravalli mountain range in southern Haryana, India. It was an important site during the Vedic period. Its rises 345 to 470 meters from the surrounding land and 740 meters above sea level. Currently, the hill has temples, a pakka pond, ruins of a fort, caves and forest around it. In the ancient times, as per various scriptures like Mahabharata - Vanparv, Puranas, Shathpath Brahmana etc., the hill had Ashrams of various Rishis who made contributions to Vedic scriptures. The hill has all the physical features of a perfect volcanic hill,[citation needed] with a distinct lava crater still lying on it, giving it a perfect conical view from topz.[citation needed]
It is among the most ancient Vedic religious sites in Haryana located on the route of oldest flow of Sarasvati River.
It is also known for the formulation of Chyvanprash for Chayvan Rishi by Rajya Vaids Ashvini Kumar twins for the first time. Chyavana Rishi and his father Bhrugu Rishi had their Ashrams on this hill.