SURAJKUND It is an ancient reservoir of 10th century,2km away to

south west from a more ancient dam of 8th century called anagpur dam,located in haryana.

It is an artificial kund built in the backdrop of Arravali hills .It is said to have been built by Tomar king Suraj Pal of Tomar dynasty.

Tomar was a sun worshipper and he had therefore built sun temple on its western bank.

Another kund by same name existed in Sunam city, famous for Surajkund Mela,tahsil and sub division of Sangrur district in Punjab.This was sacked by Mahmood Ghaznvi or Taimur lane.

HISTORYHISTORY Acc to bardic tradition tomar kings who initially lived Acc to bardic tradition tomar kings who initially lived

near aravalli hills shifted to surajkund area near lal kot near aravalli hills shifted to surajkund area near lal kot .Lal kot was renamed as .Lal kot was renamed as qila rai pithora ,after qila rai pithora ,after prithviraj chauhan(2prithviraj chauhan(2ndnd last hindu king of delhi). last hindu king of delhi).

Some historians say that surajkund lake was named Some historians say that surajkund lake was named after king surajpal himself who built it for his daughter.after king surajpal himself who built it for his daughter.

During tughlaq dynasty rule of During tughlaq dynasty rule of feroz shah feroz shah tughlaq(1351-88tughlaq(1351-88),reservoir was refurbished.),reservoir was refurbished.

It is also said it was built in 685 AD by surajpal son of It is also said it was built in 685 AD by surajpal son of anang pal.anang pal.

Even though the tomar dynasty vanished in the 12Even though the tomar dynasty vanished in the 12thth century ,surajkund has not been affected. It attracted century ,surajkund has not been affected. It attracted the attention of Haryana Govt to develop the area as a the attention of Haryana Govt to develop the area as a tourist spot by introducing tourist spot by introducing surajkund craft melasurajkund craft mela . .

• During spring season every year from 1feb to 15 feb,a colourful traditional craft festival of india is held in surajkund.

• This fair was started in 1987.Traditional craftsmen from all parts of country participate in this celebration.

• This mela is visited by lovers of arts and crafts from all over world.The fair is held with different theme every year on indian culture.

• The theme ,specific to a state of india is depicted at the entrance to mela grounds.

• Uttrakhand state theme at the entry gate of mela in form of badrinath temple entrance

• The mela also includes a food festival covering some of the popular cuisines from different parts of country.