India /Haryana /Kurukshetra /Kurukshetra
Kurukshetra, India. Edit
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Kurukshetra Mela the holy pilgrimage covers an area of 48 kosas, in which 360 places of pilgrimage related to the Mahabharata can be seen. he festival in Kurushetra, Haryana coincides with the Gita Jayanti, signifying the birth of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita. Fairs are held during the solar and lunar eclipses at Kurukshetra. There are several shrines on the extensive plains of Kurukshetra, but the holiest place for meritorious bathing is a pool, near the town of Thaneshvar, filled from sacred river Saraswati. Bathing here is considered particularly efficacious in purifying the soul. Another sacred tank in Kurukshetra is Sannihit Sarovar, which is believed to be the meeting point of seven sacred Saraswatis. The Hindus consider a dip in the pond during an eclipse auspicious. A large number of pilgrims visit these fairs. Amidst chanting of Vedic mantras, the pilgrims take a dip in the Sarovar when the eclipse starts. Many people come here for salvation on such occasions. Kurukshetra has been the germinating ground of the essence of Hinduism. It is one of the holy towns that have borne the imprint of Lord Krishna`s footsteps.
Kurukshetra Mela (Fair), Kurukshetra
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
Minimun 30 Minute.
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How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.
BUS : Haryana Roadways Buses and other neighboring State Corporation buses connect Kurukshetra to other cities like Delhi, Chandigarh and other important places. Buses connecting to Delhi (160 km), Ambala (40 km) and Karnal (39 km) are frequently available. Private A/C buses charge about Rs 1,500 for Delhi-Kurukshetra trip.
Train : Kurukshetra is a major railway junction connected to all important railway stations in the country.
Air : The nearest Airports are at Delhi and Chandigarh, which are connected to Kurukshetra by road and rail. Taxi services are also available from the airports. Delhi international airport is air connected to all major cities in India and abroad. Delhi is at a distance of 160 km from Kurukshetra, for which taxi charge is about Rs 2,000.
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Things to CarryEdit
- Camera, Plenty of water.
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HelplineEdit
- Control Room, Kurukshetra – (91)-1744-222100.
- Police : 100.
- Fire Brigade : 101.
- Ambulance : 102.
