Brahma Sarovar
About
The Brahma Sarovar is one of the largest sacred tanks in India, 1,800 feet long and 1,400 feet wide, stepped on all sides with ghats. Created by Brahma at the beginning of creation, this Kurukshetra land is said to cleanse all sins when bathed in during a solar eclipse. The central Sarveshwar Mahadev temple sits on a small island accessed by a bridge, where ghats see continuous ritual offerings.
Highlights
What makes this place special
Central Island Temple
The Sarveshwar Mahadev temple on an island in the tank's middle, accessed by a stone bridge, is the most photographed spot in Kurukshetra.
Solar Eclipse Bathing
Reflecting deep Kurukshetra history, over a million pilgrims gather at the Brahma Sarovar to bathe every solar eclipse. When locating Kurukshetra in which state it resides, visitors learn the tank holds particular efficacy during eclipses.
Things to Know
- •Open 24 hours
- •Free entry
- •Best visited morning or evening
- •Festivals bring enormous crowds
- •Shoes left at entry points
