Buddha Stupa
Purshottampura Baag
Kali Kamli
Baba Kali Kamli Wale Ji temple is dedicated to Hindu Goddess Kali. Built in the year 1837, this temple is a ‘sidh peeth’. Sources say that at the same place, almost 200 years ago, Baba Kali Kamli Wale Ji undertook a rigorous penance to please Goddess Kali. Upon success, he asked for a wish and […]
Harsha ka Tila
Raja Harsh Ka Tila is a one-kilometre-long, 750-metres-wide mound located on the outskirts of the city of Kurukshetra. The ancient mound, standing 15-18 m high above the ground, hides within itself invaluable wealth of information in the form of a variety of historical remnants belonging to periods ranging from Kushan to Mughal era. The excavation […]
Gita Gyan Santhanam
Bhagavad Gita is India’s glory eminence and Haryana’s pride. A practical implication of this universal splendour of Haryana is under execution in Kurukshetra as “Gita Gyan Samsthan” In this exclusive centre there will be deliberations and research on every verse of Gita. The center will spread relevance and application of Gita in every sphere […]
Tirupati Balaji Temple
In the vicinity of Brahma Sarovar, Lord Tirupati Balaji temple has been built by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Trust, Andhra Pradesh which has been opened for public on 2nd July 2018. To give religious tourism a boost in the holy land of Kurukshetra. Kurukshetra Development Board has provided land for the construction of this shrine. It […]
Mini Zoo
Located on Grand Trunk Road near Pipli bus stand in Kurukshetra the zoo is extended in 27 acres of land along the National Highway-1 in Kurukshetra. Wildlife Department of Haryana is maintaining the zoo where one can find a variety of animals. It has different species of plants also. The zoo also has a center […]
Kalpana Chawla Memorial Planetarium
The Kalpana Chawla Memorial Planetarium named after the brave daughter of Haryana Dr. Kalpana Chawla, the astronaut and space scientist, has been developed for imparting non-formal education in astronomy among the masses. The excellent programs with the hi-tech digital and optomechanical system, the supporting exhibits placed inside and outdoor help people at large and students […]
Dharohar Haryana Sangrahalaya
In order to enlighten the people with the local culture and rich tradition of Haryana, the Dharohar Haryana Sangrahalaya was established in the year 2006. The Dharohar Sangrahalaya is located near the Bhagavadgita Sadan of Kurukshetra University. It was opened for the public after its inauguration on 28th April, 2006. The museum houses a variety […]
Srikrishna Museum
Srikrishna Museum is the only museum on the theme of Krishna which was established in 1987. Sub-sequently it was shifted to the present building in 1991 and a new block was added to it in the year 1995. Multimedia Mahabharata and Gita Gallery was added to the museum in the year 2012. Museum now has […]
Panorama & Science Centre
This centre is situated adjacent to the Srikrishan Museum. The great battle of Mahabharata is the theme of the Panorama project managed by the National Council of Science Museums. Housed in a tall and imposing building, the centre brings to life the epic battle of Mahabharata with special acoustic effects. The chanting of Gita and […]
Ban Ganga Tirtha, Dayalpur
Regarding this tirtha, many local legends are in vogue. According to one, Arjuna before proceeding to fight with Jayadratha rested for some time here and pierced the ground by an arrow called parjanyashtra to create water which quenched the thrust of his war-wary horses. Another legend is suggestive of Karna’s chariot being sunk and rendered […]