Kurukshetra
Kurukshetra
Kurukshetra is a city in the north Indian state of Haryana. It is known as the setting of the Hindu epic poem the "Mahabharata." The text's great battle is depicted in a large diorama at the Kurukshetra Panorama and Science Centre. West of the city, the town of Jyotisar is a pilgrimage site where, according to the "Mahabharata," the sacred "Bhagavad Gita" scripture was first delivered. Kurukshetra is also the gateway to many holy sites in the nearby town of Thanesar, including the Brahma Sarovar, an ancient and sacred Hindu water tank. Close by is another holy reservoir, SannihitSarovar. To the north, the SthaneshwarMahadev Temple has a smaller pool crowned by a statue of Lord Shiva. The centuries-old Sheikh Chilli's Tomb has a grand marble dome and sandstone archways. The Sri Krishna Museum displays leaf etchings, ceramics, and artifacts. In northeast Kurukshetra, the compact Pipli Zoo is home to crocodiles, hyenas, and Asiatic lions.
Kurukshetra Panorama and Science Centre
Kurukshetra Panorama and Science Centre is located next to Shrikrishna Museum in Thanesar, Kurukshetra, Haryana, India about 1.5 km from Kurukshetra railway station.
Brahma Sarovar
Brahma Sarovar is an ancient water pool sacred to Hinduism in Thanesar, in the state of Haryana in North India. Hinduism lays emphasis on taking baths for internal and external purity.
Sheikh Chilli's Tomb
Sheikh Chilli's Tomb is a complex structure located in Thanesar, Haryana, India, near Kurukshetra. It includes two tombs, a madarsa, mughal gardens, and various subsequent features.
Dharohar Museum
Dharohar Museum is located on the Kurukshetra University campus, Kurukshetra, Haryana.
Sthaneshwar Mahadev Temple
The ancient Sthaneshwar Mahadev Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva is situated in Thanesar, a holy town in the Kurukshetra district of Haryana.
Sri Krishna Museum
Shri Krishna Museum in Kurukshetra is the only museum in the world fully dedicated to Lord Krishna.
Jyotisar Birthplace of Bhagavad Gita
Jyotisar is a town on the Kurukshetra-Pehowa road, in the Kurukshetra district of Haryana, India. It is at this place where Krishna delivered the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna to remove his confusion and dilemma and prepared him to face stronger and greater warriors like Bhishma and Karna in the Mahabharata War.
Bhadrakali Temple
Bhadrakali Mandir is also known as “Savitri Peeth”, “Devi Peeth”, “Kalika Peeth” or “Aadi Peeth”. Our Scriptures say that unable to stand slander and calumny let loose on her husband, Lord Shiva, Devi Bhagwati laid down her life and became a 'Sati'.
Bhishma Kund
Bhishma Kund is the place where it is believed that Pitamaha Bhishma lay watching the famous battle after Arjun, created a bed of arrows for him.
Sannihit Sarovar
Sannihit Sarovar is a sacred water reservoir in Thanesar in the Kurukshetra district. It is believed to be the meeting point of seven sacred Sarasvatis.
Best Time To Visit Kurukshetra
Kurukshetra is a year-round destination. Days are hot from April to September, with some scorching highs from May to June. The monsoon season from July to September sees the most rainfall. Winters from December to February are mild.
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