Tourist Acctration in Around Kurukshetra
- Jyotisar
- Thanesar
- Pehowa
Jyotisar (5 kms.)
The small pond of Jyotisar or the source
of light and inspiration is said to be the place where Lord Krishna preached
the philosophy of Karma through the 'Gita Upadesh', just before the battle of
Mahabharta. The Jyotisar tank is surrounded by bathing ghats and ancient
shrines. Jyotisar Main attraction on the banks of the sacred pond are -150 year
old Shiva temple built by the Maharaja of Kashmir; the Shankracharya temple,
where Adi Shankracharya is said to have meditated and an ancient banyan tree,
under which the marble image of Lord Krishna and Arjuna were erected by the
Shankracharya of Kanchi in 1967. An excellent sound and light show is held in
the evening which brings the message of Bhagvad Gita. Haryana Tourism has built
Jyotisar complex here for convenience of the pilgrims.
Thanesar
Thanesar, the twin city of
Kurukshetra is one of the most important Hindu pilgrim centres. It is named
after the 'Sthan-esvar' or the abode of God (Mahadev) and was an ancient centre
of learning. The main attractions here are the temples of Sthanesvar Mahadev
and Ma Bhadrakali.
Pehowa : The pilgrim centre 27 kms.
west of Thanesar is regarded to be a sacred site for the ceremony of
'pind-daan', which grantsMofa/za (salvation) to the departed soul.
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