Soron Shookarakshetra is a town in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

Soron Shookarakshetra
Holy Pilgrimage
Soron Shookarakshetra Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 27.88°N 78.75°E / 27.88; 78.75
Country	India
State	Uttar Pradesh
District	Kasganj
Elevation	179 m (587 ft)
Population  (2001)
• Total	26,722
Languages
• Official	Hindi
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registration	UP-87

History

Kasganj district was formed on 17 April 2008 by splitting Kasganj, Patiali and Sahawar Tehsils from Etah district. Sant Tulsidas was born in the district and Amir Khusro belongs to Patiali tehsil of the district.^{[citation needed]}

Geography

Once located on the bank of Ganges river, Soron Shookarakshetra lies about 10 km (6.2 mi) from its present course. It is approximately equidistant from Agra, Khair, Aligarh, Bareilly & Mathura.^{[citation needed]}

Demographics

As of 2001^[update] India census,[1] Soron shookarakshetra had a population of 26,722 of which 14,313 (54%) were males while 12,409 (46%) were females. Soron has an average literacy rate of 49%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 57%, and female literacy is 41%. In Soron Shookarakshetra, 17% of the population is 0–6 years of age.

Temples

Many temples are situated there. Pilgrims gather on each Amavasya, Somvati Amavasya, Tulsi Jayanti, Deepawali, Sharad-Poornima, Margasheersh Mela, Makar Sankranti and Ramanavami are special occasions for such gatherings.^{[citation needed]}

An ancient Varah Mandir with a 130 kg (290 lb) brass bell is there. An ancient temple Sitaramji Mandir have stone sculptures pillars. The temple is taken care of by Archeological Survey of India. This temple was partly destroyed by Aurangzeb during his invasion.^{[citation needed]}

Soron Shookarakshetra is believed to be the birthplace of Indian poet Tulsi Das who composed Ramcharitmanas.^{[citation needed]}

Fairs

In October and November, Soron Shookarakshetra hosts an animal fair. All types of animals are traded. Horses and camels are auctioned. It lasts for up to a month. In December, Soron Shookarakshetra hosts a fair named Margashirsh Mokshda Ekadashi mela. During the fair people take baths in the holy Hari Ki Paudi.^{[citation needed]}

See also

• Government Polytechnic, Soron (Kasganj)

References