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Kurukshetra is a district in Haryana state of India. Known as a holy place; Kurukshetra earns its name from King Kuru, the ancestor of Kauravas and Pandavas. What makes it really important is the theory that this was where the Kurukshetra war of the Mahabharata was fought and the Bhagavad Gita emerged during the war when Lord Krishna found Arjuna in a terrible dilemma.

Rashtrakavi Ramdhari Singh ‘Dinkar’ has written an epic poem by the title of Kurukshetra. It is a narrative poem based on the Santi Parva of the Mahabharata. It was written at a time when the memories of the Second World War were fresh on the mind of the poet.

Thanesar or Sthaneswar, a historical town is located adjacent to what is now newly created Kurukshetra city. Thanesar derives its name from the word “Sthaneshwar” which means “Deity of the Place”. The Sthaneshwar Mahadev Temple, whose presiding deity is Lord Shiva, is believed to be the oldest temple in the vicinity.Local hearsay identifies the legendary “Kurukshetra” with a nearby obscure hamlet, and with the active abetment of the state government, it is presently experiencing a tourist boom.

A few kilometeres from Kurukshetra is the village known as “Amin”, where there are remnants of a fort and it is said to be Abhimanyu’s fort. In some ancient Hindu texts, the boundaries of Kurukshetra correspond roughly to the state of Haryana. Thus according to the Taittiriya Aranyaka 5.1.1., the Kurukshetra region is south of Turghna (Srughna/Sugh in Sirhind, Punjab), north of Khandava (Delhi and Mewat region), east of Maru (=desert) and west of Parin.

Places of interest

Brahma Sarovar: Every year lakhs of people come to take holy bath at Brahma Sarovar on the occasion of “Somavati Amavasya” (Sacred No-Moon Day that happens on a Monday).

Sannihit Sarovar:This Sarovar is believed to be the meeting point of seven sacred Saraswatis. The sarovar, according to popular belief, contains sacred water. Bathing in the waters of the tank on the day of Amavasya (night of complete darkness) or on the day of an eclipse bestows blessings equivalent to performing the ashvamedh yajna

Jyotisar: The famous site where Bhagavad Gita was delivered to Arjuna

Krishna Museum: Have some historical artifacts, paintings depicting Mahabharata war.

Kurukshetra Panorama and Science centre: An excellent world class Panorama depicting the Mahabharata war with scientific explanations justifying every episode in the war. There are also several scientific exhibits which kindle in the visitor, a curiosity for science.

Kalpana Chawla Planetarium

Light and Sound Show : A newly built Tourist attraction which highlights some aspects of Geeta Saar in brilliant combination of lights and sound.

Dharohar: A must visit to know the Tradition and Culture of Haryana located in Kurukshetra University.

Bhishma Kund at Naraktari: The place where Arjuna shot an arrow towards earth to quench Bhisma Pitamah thirst

Saraswati Forest Reserve: It is a large reserved forest area with rich flora and fauna in Kurukshetra district