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Haryana embraces its epic past, plans to develop Mahabharata-era sites in Kurukshetra as tourist destinations
Places like Brahma Sarovar, Samalkha, Jyotisar and Bhishma Kund will be developed as part of the Mahabharata Circuit.
Haryana has planned to develop Mahabharata sites in Kurukshetra as tourist destinations. Credit: Canva
Haryana is gearing up to unleash the tourism potential of its rich mythological heritage. The state government has launched a comprehensive plan to develop sites associated with the epic Mahabharataespecially in KurukshetraIt is believed to be the sacred land where the war between Pandavas and Kauravas took place.
Haryana Heritage and Tourism Minister Dr. Arvind Kumar Sharma announced an important initiative that aims to transform Kurukshetra and its surrounding areas into major tourist destinations by making them a part of the newly planned āMahabharat Circuitā. The announcement came during the second Mahabharata Circuit Conference in Karnal, where officials from Haryana Tourism and the Union Tourism Ministry had gathered to explore development possibilities. With an investment of Rs 200 crore, the Mahabharata Circuit project aims to put the state on the map through religious and historical tourism.
Mahabharata related places in Kurukshetra
Mentioned in the first verse of the Hindu scripture Bhagavad Gita, Kurukshetra is said to have been built by King Kuru, the ancestor of the Kauravas and Pandavas. It is home to many holy sites which, once developed, will attract pilgrims and history lovers from all over the world. Some of the major sites earmarked for development include:
Brahma Sarovar: Believed to have been created by Lord Brahma, the lake is considered one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites in India. The lake comes alive in winter when birds from far and wide come to take a dip in its waters.
Astrologer: The place where Lord Krishna imparted deep knowledge of Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna. Today, a daily light and sound show runs here in both English and Hindi languages.
Bhishma Kund, Bhishma Kund is a sacred site associated with the Mahabharata, where the brave Bhishma lay on a bed of arrows after the great battle. Legend has it that when Bhishma asked for water, Arjuna shot an arrow into the ground, creating the sacred pond, next to which a temple stands today.
Samalkha: Birthplace of Pandavas.
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