Places to Visit in Kurukshetra

Top attractions and must-see spots in Kurukshetra

  • Bhadrakali Temple

    A Shakti Peetha where the ankle of Goddess Sati fell, and where the Pandavas performed rituals before the Mahabharata battle.

  • Bhishma Kund

    A sacred kund at Narkatari where Arjuna shot an arrow to bring water for the dying Bhishma, also called Ban Ganga.

  • Brahma Sarovar

    The largest sacred tank in Kurukshetra, believed to be created by Lord Brahma, centre of the Gita Jayanti festival.

  • Harsh Ka Tila

    A 7th-century archaeological mound associated with King Harsha, yielding coins, seals and pottery spanning Harappan to medieval periods.

  • Jyotisar

    The sacred site where Lord Krishna delivered the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna, marked by an ancient banyan tree and chariot statue.

  • Kurukshetra Panorama and Science Centre

    A multimedia museum with a 360-degree panoramic mural of the Mahabharata battle and science and heritage exhibits.

  • Sannihit Sarovar

    A sacred tank believed to be the confluence of seven Saraswati tributaries, with multiple temples on its banks.

  • Sheikh Chilli's Tomb

    A 17th-century Mughal mausoleum of the Sufi saint Abd-ur-Rahim, considered the finest Persian-style monument in Haryana.

  • Shri Krishna Museum

    A six-gallery museum tracing Krishna's life and the Bhagavad Gita through sculpture, manuscripts and miniature paintings from 1st century AD onward.

  • Sthaneshwar Mahadev Temple

    One of Haryana's most ancient Shiva temples, where the Pandavas are said to have sought Lord Shiva's blessings before the war.

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