Hastinapur is a city situated in the Meerut district of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is geographically positioned on the right bank of the Ganga river.
The location holds significant historical and religious importance, as it is described in Hindu texts such as the Mahabharata and the Puranas as the capital of the Kuru kingdom. Additionally, Hastinapur is mentioned within ancient Jain texts.