Country India Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Literacy 60% | State Uttar Pradesh Climate cold (Köppen) Nearest city Muzaffarnagar district | |
Sambalhera is an ancient village in Jansath Tehsil of Muzaffarnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India, 6 km from Jansath town. Chhatraudi branch of Sadat Bahera settled here in the 11th century. Many ancient and medieval tombs of Barha generals are still there.
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Map of Sambhalhera, Uttar Pradesh 251315
Sayyid Hasan Fakhruddin was the first Zaidi Sayyid who settled down here in 1104/1106 AD, who came here from Chattbanur, a village in Patiala district of Punjab, India. Sayyid Hasan's mazaar is in Sambhalhera. Sayyid Hasan was a direct descendant of Sayyid Abul Farah Waasti, who came to India from Wasit, a town of Iraq situated on Iraq-Iran border, on the request of Mahmoud of Ghazni.
At the beginning of the 20th century, Zaidi Sadaat originating from Sambalhera were living in about 85 cities in India.
This village is one of the biggest villages in the area having population of 20000+ people. People from all the religions there are living peacefully and celebrate each other's happiness. Half kilometers away from this village is an ancient Shri Krishan Rudeshwar Panchmukhi Mahadev Siddhpeeth of Pashupati Nath temple (temple of Shiva). This temple placed third in Asia. There is a Garden of fruits around the temple which makes it more attractive.
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It was built in the 18th century.One of the Ancient temples of the area and India.
Lots of people comes to the village to see the temple and to worship of God. On the occasion of every festival like Mahashivratri, Navratras, Shri Krishan Janmashtmi, a Bhandara is organized by the villagers collectively.
Occupation
In old days most of the People were depending on their agricultural activities as primary occupation. Now the time is changing in villages as well people from small villages are also earn money by providing services, going out in search of jobs. Many villagers are in foreign countries working for their bread and butter there, some are working here in India as well for private/public sector companies.