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Tourist Place in Kurukshetra

Location:	Kurukshetra, Haryana, India
Temperature:	Summer: 47°C,37°C: Winter:5°C, 9°C
STD Code:	01744
Best Times:	October to March
Attractions:	Narkatari Mandir, Brahma Sarovar, Sannihit Sarovar
Language:	Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu

A temple lies at this place. It is believed that this is the place where Pitamaha Bhishma lay watching the famous battle of Mahabharata after Arjun, one of his grandsons, created a bed of arrows for him. The temple lies close to the water tank called the Banganga or the Bhishma Kund, named after the Pitamaha. There is a legend attached to this water tank. It says that, when Bhishma lay on his bed of arrows created by Arjuna at his request, he felt thirsty and asked for water, At this, Arjuna immediately shot an arrow into the ground and let loose a stream of gushing water. This is how the Bhishma Kund tank came into existence.

The Nabhi Kamal is a sacred tank. It is believed that the tank houses a sacred lotus which happens to play abode to Lord Bramha (one of the Trinity Gods). The Lord is believed to have manifested from the navel of the lotus.

The memoirs of Al Beruni, called 'Kitab-ul-Hind' mentions this sacred water tank. The water tank is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is said in the scriptures that the holiness of performing 'Ashvamedh Yajna' can be achieved by a dip in this sacred water tank. This place is believed to be the land where civilization was born. Lord Brahma is said to have created the universe from this land. Just in the vicinity of this sacred place are the Birla Gita Mandir and Baba Nath's haveli. The sight of Kurukshetra is exquisite especially in winters when birds migrate from ever different landmasses to take a dip in the waters. This beautiful looks all the attractive during the 'Deep Daan' and Aarti during Gita Jayanti in the later November and early December.

This dwelling of Lord Vishnu is also believed to be the meeting point of all seven sacred Saraswatis. Having a both in these water tanks on Amavasya days or on eclipses is said to be as sacred as performing the 'ashvamedh yajna'. This site is also a place of moksha for unhappy and wandering souls.

This unique place depicts the tales of Lord Krishna through its collections; paintings of Patta Chitra, Kangra, Madhubani and Pichhvai; and bronze collections of Pallava, chola and Nayaka era.

Kurukshetra plays domain to many of the Sikh temples in the vicinity. The Gurudwara near Sannihit tank which is dedicated to Guru Hargobind Singh. The Rajghat Gurudwara is dedicated to Guru Gobind Singh's visit to Kurukshetra. It is the largest Sikh temple in the town and is located near the Kurukshetra tank. Gurudwara Sidhbati also is a famous place where Guru Nanak stayed when he visited Kurukshetra. There is another Gurudwara dedicated to the eighth Sikh Guru Harikishan. The miraculous saint is believed to have made a deaf and mute boy well versed in chanting the Bhagwad Gita. A camp has also been set up near Sthaneshwar Teertha where a Gurudwara currently exists that is dedicated to the ninth guru Tegh Bahadur.

The Gita Jayanti is a famous celebration of this place, during the ending of November and the start of December. Bhagwat Gita Recitals, Aartis and 'deep daan' are some of the aspects of celebration. The festival is a celebration of the movement when Lord Krishna was charioteer of Arjun and delivered him the Gita Updesh-which advocated path of selfless 'Karma', 'Gyana' and unwavering devotion to the Almighty.

This tomb of Sheikh Chilhi built by Sher Shah Suri is located at the north of Thanesar. It is a fascinating monument, with an octagonal shape and all covered in marble. It is also surrounded by a beautiful white marble courtyard and is built in the typical Mughal architectural style.

This temple is marked for its significance as the site where Pandavas received the blessings for victory in Mahabharta of Lord Shiva. This temple is located at Thanesar. Just adjacent to Thanesar is Kamal Nabhi temple.

Falgu is located 53 kms from Kurukshetra. The locals call this place 'Furl'. A dip in the water tank here is said to bring one wealth and prosperity. According to the mythology Lord Vishnu appeared here on request of Lord Brahma.