It is home of Sirsa Air Force Station of Indian Air Force. There are a number of legends about the origin of the name of the town. Sirsa is said to be one of the oldest places of North India and its ancient name was Sairishaka, which finds mention in the Mahabharata, Panini's Ashatadhayayi and Divyavadan.
What is special in Sirsa?
- Ancient site of Ther Mound. Sirsa is believed to be one of the oldest towns located in Haryana, the ancient ... ...
- Dera Baba Sarsai Nath. Located outside Hisar Gate, the construction of the temple dates back to the 13t... ...
- Gurudwara Guru Gobind Singh. Located 36 kms. ...
- Hanuman Temple (Ram Nagria) ...
- Jama Masjid. ...
- Tomb of Khawaja Pir.
Why is Sirsa called Sirsa?
The name of the district is derived from its headquarters Sirsa. ... According to another tradition, the name has its origin from the sacred river Sarasvati which one flowed near it. During medieval period, the town was known as Sarsuti.
