Brahma Sarvor is the best tourist places in Kurukshetra city. It is not famous for the Mahabharata battle, rather, many such interesting incidents have happened here, due to which Kurukshetra is so renowned. There is a sacred reservoir, Brahma Sarovar, in Thanesar, Kurukshetra. This is the largest man-made lake in Asia. Lord Brahma created the universe from the holy land after a huge Yajna, Therefore this place was named Brahma Sarovar.
History of Brahma Sarovar
Brahma Sarovar is the most attractive place in Kurukshetra. Its history is very interesting. It is said that Lord Brahma is said to have created the universe from the holy land after a huge Yajna. In the last days of the battle, Dhuryodhana in Mahabharata hid himself underwater to save him from Bhima. There is a place where Draupadi washed her hair filled with Dushashana’s blood.
According to local beliefs, it was first renovated by King Kuru. Seeing this huge reservoir, Akbar’s court historian Ab-Fazal had called it a miniature sea. There is also a temple of Lord Shiva in the middle of the lake which is called Sarveswar Mahadev Temple. It is believed that this Shivalinga itself manifested itself. The Pandavas were liberated from their sins by taking a dip in the lake during the war.
About Dimension
Max.Length 3,600 ft
Max.Width 1,800 ft
Max. Depth 45 ft
Places to visit near Brahma Sarovar
Sarveshwar Mahadev Temple, Krishna Arjun Rath, Draupati Koop, Maa Katyayani Devi Temple, Aarti Sathal, Flag, Historical Shilalekh, Ghat’s, Panchmukhi Hanuman Mandir.
Why it is famous?
A huge fair is organized here on the occasion of Solar Eclipse. On this occasion, lakhs of people take a bath in the holy water of Brahma Sarovar. By taking this dip in oneself, one gets the virtue equivalent to thousands of Aswamedha Yajnas.
International Geeta Jayanti is celebrated every year in the last days of November and the beginning of December. Deep Daan is organized on that day. At the time of Deep Daan, this place becomes beautiful. Thousands of lit lamps appear to be drowned in water.
How to reach Brahma Sarovar:-
- The Nearest Railway station is Kurukshetra Junction which is about 3 km from our destination.
- There are 2 bus stands in Kurukshetra 1. Old Bus Stand 2. New bus stand
- After getting off from bus take an E-Rickshaw to Braham Sarovar
