Kurukshetra

Kurukshetra has been described in the first verse of Shrimadbhagvadgita, in the form of Dharmakshetra Kurukshetra. Kurukshetra is a place of great historical and religious significance which is seen with reverence in all the countries due to its association with Vedas and Vedic culture. Kurukshetra is named after King Kuru who sacrificed his life to establish Dharam and bring prosperity to its people. The land of Kurukshetra lies between two ancient rivers viz. Saraswati and Drishadvati. Both these ancient rivers have dried up due to major tectonic activities and climate changes in the past. Kurukshetra along with adjoining Karnal and Kaithal districts is known as the ‘Rice Bowl of India’ and famous for Basmati Rice. Kurukshetra includes many pilgrimage places, temples and sacred ponds. The Brahma Sarovar, Sannihit Sarovar, Jyotisar Temple, Birla Mandir, Sri Venkateswara Swamy Tirupati Balaji Mandir, Kurukshetra Panorama and Science Centre, Kalpana Chawla Planetarium, Shri Krishna Museum, Dharohar, Mini Zoo are some of the major tourist attractions of the city. The Kurukshetra University, National Institute of Technology, National Institute of Design are the important academic and technical Institutions of the country present in the city. ​