India /Haryana /Kurukshetra /Thanesar
Lord Shiva is situated in Thanesar in the state of Haryana in North India. Edit
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The ancient Sthaneshwar Mahadev Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva is situated in Thanesar, a holy town in the Kurukshetra district of Haryana. It was here that the Pandavas prayed to Lord Shiva and received his blessings for victory in the battle of Mahabharata. The ninth Guru, Shri Tegh Bahadur stayed at a spot near the Sthaneshwar Tirtha that is marked by a gurdwara just besides this temple. Legend has it that the waters of the tank adjoining the temple are holy. A few drops of water cured the King Ban of leprosy. No pilgrimage of Kurukshetra is believed to be complete without a visit to this ancient, holy temple. The tank and temple lie a short distance from the Thanesar town, which gets its name from this temple. It is also believed that Lord Shiva was first worshipped here in the form of a lingam. The ancestor of the Mahabharata heroes, Kuru, performed penance on the banks of the Yamuna and Parshuram, the great warrior sage killed many Kshatriyas here. The temple of Sthaneshwar is the abode of Lord Shiva and this town served as the capital of Emperor Harshavardhana. The temple with a dome-shaped roof follows a regional type of architecture. The facade of the roof is shaped like an ‘amla’ along with a tall pinnacle. The Lingam is ancient and still venerated by the local people.
Sthaneshwar Mahadev Temple, Thanesar
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Must SeeEdit
Attraction
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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.
Safety / WarningEdit
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HelplineEdit
- Control Room, Kurukshetra – (91)-1744-222100.
- Police : 100.
- Fire Brigade : 101.
- Ambulance : 102.
