Kurukshetra

Kurukshetra is a historic city in Haryana at 258 metres elevation, located about 160 kilometres north of Delhi and revered as the legendary battlefield of the 18 day Mahabharata war. For those wondering Kurukshetra in which state, it lies in Haryana and remains central to India’s spiritual geography. Deeply rooted in Kurukshetra history, this sacred Kurukshetra land is believed to be where Lord Krishna delivered the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna. The vast Brahma Sarovar, nearly a kilometre long, anchors the old city and draws pilgrims from across India, especially during solar eclipses when massive gatherings take place. Nearby Sannihit Sarovar is said to be the confluence of all sacred waters. Jyotisar, 5 kilometres away, marks the spot of the Gita’s revelation beneath a revered banyan tree. The Kurukshetra Panorama and Science Centre, Sheikh Chilli’s Tomb and hundreds of listed tirths further define this working pilgrimage city rooted in one of the world’s oldest spiritual texts.