Temple info -3179. Augarnath temple, Meerut. ஆவ்கர்நாத் கோயில்,மீரட்
Temple info -3179 கோயில் தகவல் -317 Augarnath Temple, Meerut In the late 19th century, a revolution was brewing inside an unlikely temple in a small town of Uttar Pradesh. The British had just introduced new rifle cartridges. To remove the seals on these cartridges, soldiers had to use their teeth. This act was met by retaliation by Indian soldiers as it was believed that the seal was made of pig and cow fat. Thus began the clamour for rebellion against the East India Company. The brick walls of the Augarnath temple witnessed the conversations that first sparked the revolt of 1857. This elaborate temple is what we are all set to explore on June 23, 2019, on a unique heritage walk organised by Sahapedia through its outreach programme, India Heritage Walks. The walk explores the cultural, spiritual and historical significance of the Augarnath temple. On May 10, 1857, the Indian citizens took an oath at this rebel against the British. At the time, the Indian Army was referred to...
