Buddhist Monuments, Kurukshetra

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Between Brahamsarovar and Inside Kurukshetra University Opp. Arts Faculty, Kurukshetra. Edit

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The holy land of Kurukshetra has been a witness to moments events of historical , cultural and religious importance. During Budda’s time, the king of Kurus was called Koravya, and his debates with the elder Rattahpala, also a scion of the noble family of Kurus, are emobodied in the Rattahapala Satta ( The Buddhist Text) . The famous Buddhist nuns Nanduttrara and Mittakali also belonged to this place. According to Dipavamsa Buddha went to a town of the Kuru region and recerved alms on the banks of Anotatta lake, which he crossed. Udena’s queen Magandiya belonged to the land of the Kurus, and Aggidatta, the priest of the Kosala king, lived on the boundary between the Kuru, Ariga and Magadha regions, and was honoured by the people of these kingdoms for performing his duties honorably and efficiently. The Chullavagga mentions Aggalpura ( Agroha) as a stronghold of Buddhism while the Miaya Pitaka recounts the visit of renowned physican Juvaka to the town of Rohtak . From the Somanassa Jataka it appears that at one time the Kuru kingdoms exteneded as far as Uttarapanchala, a town in the Kuruattha with Renu as its king.

Buddhist Monuments, Kurukshetra

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October to March

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

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Minimun 30 Minute.

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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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