Kurukshetra One Day Trip (kurukshetra tourist places)

Brahma Sarovar

A beautiful water tank in Kurukshetra, Brahma Sarovar, is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is believed that Lord Brahma created the universe from this land. Just in the close vicinity of this sacred place are the Birla Gita Mandir and Baba Nath's 'haveli'. The Sarovar comes to life in winters when birds migrate from faraway places to take a dip in these waters. This beautiful tank bears a shining look during the 'Deep Daan' and 'Aarti' on the occasion of Gita Jayanti in the late November and early December.




Kurukshetra Panorama and Science Centre

Kurukshetra Panorama and Science Centre is a unique Centre that combines science with religion. The main attraction of the Centre is a life-like panorama of the epic battle of Kurukshetra that showcases Mahabharata war with scientific explanations justifying every episode in the war. The magnificent two-storied building of the Centre has cylindrical walls. The Centre has an interesting exhibition called 'India: A Heritage in Science, Technology and Culture', consisting of working and interactive exhibits on ancient Indian concept of properties of matter, structure of atom, geometry, arithmetical rules, astronomy, medicine and surgery.

The tall and cylindrical building has elegant architecture and ambience. On the centre of the cylindrical hall, there are paintings 34-feet in heightdepicting various episodes of Mahabharata from confrontation between the Pandavas and the Kauravas to the diorama of the battleground that epitomises the carnage realistically. The chanting of Gita and distant war cries blended with lighting illusions end a perfect ambience.

A Science Park has also been set up outside the Centre's building. It is a refreshing concept of science learning for children through fun and enjoyment. Not only children but also adults get attracted to these aesthetically placed exhibits in the greenery of the park.




Sheikh Chaheli's Tomb

Location -: Thanesar, Kurukshetra City

Situation -: Situated in Bari Mohalla, Thanesar, Kurukshetra

Under protection of -: Government of India

Period -: Circa 17th Century AD

History and description -: This beautiful tomb and the madarasa (school) are associated with the Sufi saint Abdu'r-Rahim alias Aabd-ul-Razak, popularly known as Shaikh Chehli (also pronounced Chilli) believed to be the spiritual teacher of the Mughal Prince Dara Shikoh, the eldest son of Emperor Shahjahan. The tomb, overlooking the madarasa and standing on an artificial terrace, is octagonal in shape with the entrance in the south. It is built of buff sandstone and is crowned with a pear-shaped dome of white marble standing on a high circular drum. The cenotaph of saint occupies the centre of the chamber, while his grave is located in the lower chamber, which conjoins the madarasa through a narrow gallery. The madrassa has nine-arched openings on each side of a central courtyard that has in the centre a stone masonty tank. John Dawkins, the then collector of Thaneshar, was instrumental in getting the tomb repaired in 1854 AD. The antiquities recovered from the excavations at Harsh ka Tilla and Bhagwanpura (both failing in the district of Kurukshetra) are displayed in two small museums of the madarasa building.




Sthaneshwara Mahadev Temple

Sthaneshwara Mahadev Temple is situated at Thanesar. There lies a story behind this temple that Pandavas prayed to Lord Shiva to receive his blessings for the victory in the battle of Mahabharata. So, the water of the tank adjoining the temple is believed to be holy. It is believed that Kurukshetra pilgrimage visit is incomplete without visiting this temple. The temple of Sthaneshwara was an important part of the kingdom of King Harsh Vardhana of Pushyabhuti dynasty.




Bhadrakali Temple

The Bhadrakali Temple is situated on the Jhansa Road in the town of Thanesar in the district of Kurukshetra. Bhadrakali is a form of Shakti. This is considered to be one of the 51 Shakti 'pithas' of India. It is believed that an anklet of Sati fell in the well. The mythical incident of Sati is being recalled here with a marble ankle.

It is also believed that Pandavas along with Lord Krishna worshipped Ma Durga and after the victory in Mahabharata battle, they came here again to worship Mother Goddesses. They also offered their horses in her service. Since that day, the devotees offer terracotta and metal horses to the deity after their wishes are fulfilled. It is also believed that 'mundan' (hair removing) ceremony of Sri Krishna and Balram was performed in this temple.




Shri Krishna Museum

The museum, unravels the mystique of the cult of Lord Krishna. It endeavours to present the multifaceted personality of Krishna as narrated in the episodes of Mahabharata and the Bhagvata Purana. The museum has six galleries, three each in two blocks. On display are stone sculptures, bronze castings, leaf etchings, miniature paintings, clay pottery and terracotta artifacts.