Shri Sarveshwar Mahadev Temple — Attraction in Haryana

Brahma Sarovar, as its name suggests, is a water tank in Thanesar in Haryana. It is considered sacred by Hindus and is incredibly beautiful. It is said that the water inside the tank is sacred and used by people internally as well as externally to take a bath and attain salvation. It has been currently renovated and equipped with modern state-of-the-art facilities. The tank has the dimensions of 3600 (length) and 1500 (breadth) having a rectangular shape. Brahma Sarovar is the most exquisite and breathtaking site in Kurukshetra. Tourists can spend hours here watching the sunset with its reddish and golden reflection in the water. This place is colourful and remains lively throughout which attracts visitors and make them visit multiple times. There are handicraft shops and a variety of cuisines from different states to feed on making it a must-visit place.

The Brahma Sarovar is worshipped twice a day during sunrise and sunset as it is sacred to the Hindus. A beautiful temple is situated inside the water which can be reached via a concrete bridge. Lord Krishna and Arjuna's huge black stone chariot too lies within the premises of the temple. The Sarovar comprises of a shrine which is dedicated to Lord Shiva in the middle which can be accessed via a small bridge.

Pilgrims and tourists visit the Brahma Sarovar in huge numbers during the Solar Eclipse. Legend has it that the one who takes a bath in this Sarovar has his sanctity increased and that during this time one gets the blessings of all the sacred places at one place since all the pilgrimages and all the sacred places are present here during the solar eclipse.

As per the stories of Hindu mythology, the Brahma Sarovar in which 'Brahma' stands for Lord Brahma who created the universe and 'Sarovar' means pond, is dedicated to Lord Brahma who created the universe after a huge yajna from the land of Kurukshetra. In ancient times, the tank was known as Ramahard and Samanta Panchaka and was said to be associated with Parshurama who was an embodiment of Lord Vishnu. Due to its special association with the solar eclipse, the tank was also popularly known as Kurukshetra tank.

Brahma Sarovar has been mentioned in the memoirs of Al Beruni of the eleventh century AD. It is also believed that Duryodhan used it as a place for hiding himself underwater on the final day of the Mahabharata. Yudhisthir, the eldest of the Pandavas, erected a tower in the middle of the Sarovar as a symbol of his victory in the battle of Mahabharatha. On the northern bank of the Sarovar lies the shrine of Lord Shiva which is said to have been installed by Lord Brahma himself. All in all, it is believed that the Brahma Sarovar is the cradle of human civilization.

Gita Jayanti is the most famous occasions celebrated at the Brahma Sarovar held in November and December. Deep Daan in which lighted lamps are floated in water and Aarti take place during the ceremony. It is believed by the devotees that one circumambulation of the sacred tank is equal to visiting the Teertha lying within the holy circuit of Kurukshetra once. The festival goes on for about a week to celebrate the birth of Bhagavad Geeta. All through the week, dramas, dance performances, social campaigns, exhibitions, sacred ceremonies and competitions are organised. Also, some talented artisans visit the Brahma Sarovar from all over the country and put their stalls around the pool.

The ideal time to visit the Brahma Sarovar is during November and December when Gita Jayanti is celebrated. During this time, the weather is pleasant, and the place is beautifully decorated with lots of people flocking from different parts of the county to witness the grand celebration.

Brahma Sarovar lies at a distance of 6 km from Pipli and has two bus stands. It can be reached easily by hiring an auto...

Brahma Sarovar, as its name suggests, is a water tank in Thanesar in Haryana. It is considered sacred by the devotees. It is is believed that the divine water will heal the wounds of the soul. It has been currently renovated and equipped with modern state-of-the-art facilities. The tank has the dimensions of 3600 (length) and 1500 (breadth) having a rectangular shape. Brahma Sarovar is the most exquisite and breathtaking site in Kurukshetra. Tourists can spend hours here watching the sunset with its reddish and golden reflection in the water. This place is colourful and remains lively throughout which attracts visitors and make them visit multiple times. There are handicraft shops and a variety of cuisines from different states to feed on making it a must-visit place.

Brahma Sarovar Temple, is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Mythology says that Lord Brahma used to worship Lord Shiva in this temple. During the battle of Mahabharata, temple used to get destroyed by war in the daytime and reconstructed during the night, everyday.

Most of the temple is constructed from buff sandstone along with marble in some parts. There are three entrance doors to the temple from the compound with carved floral designs at each door. A concrete arch bridge links the temple to the bank. Many people gather here for evening Aarti. Walking around the temple and listening to the chants of mantras is known to heal one's soul.

The Brahma Sarovar is worshipped twice a day during sunrise and sunset as it is sacred to the Hindus. Lord Krishna and Arjuna’s huge black stone chariot too lies within the premises of the temple.

The pool offers a breath-taking sight during the Gita Jayanti celebrations held each year in the last week of November and early December when a ‘deep daan’ ceremony of floating lamps in water and [Aarti] occurs.This also happens to be the time when migratory birds from distant places arrive at the sarovar. The Birla Gita Mandir and Baba Nath’s haveli and temple are the neighbouring...

OLD TIME MEMORIES ✍✍✍ Brahma Sarovar is an ancient water pool sacred to Hinduism in Thanesar, in the state of Haryana in North India. Hinduism lays emphasis on taking bath for internal and external purity. Brahma Sarovar is one of Asia's largest man-made pond. It is 3600 ft long, 1500 ft broad and 45 ft deep. Brahma stands for Lord Brahma, the creator of universe in Hinduism, and Sarovar in Hindi means 'pond'. The pond is named such because myths say that Lord Brahma created the universe from the land ofKurukshetra, after performing a huge yagya. Being sacred to Hinduism, the Brahma Sarovar is worshipped twice a day, at sunrise and sunset. There is also a beautiful temple that stands inside the water, accessible by a concrete bridge. A giant black stone chariot of Lord Krishna and Arjuna is located in its premises. The ghats of the sarovar are named after the most prominent characters of the Mahabharat. This pond is the most beautiful and breathtaking site in Kurukshetra city. Visitors love to spend time here watching the sunset with its reddish-golden reflection in water. On any solar eclipse, millions of people from all over the country come here to take a holy dip in the pond to pray to the Sun God, as it is believed that this ritual gives you as many blessings as you get by performing an Ashvamedh Yajna. Brahma Sarovar also hosts Geeta Jayanti celebration every year, which is usually a seven days festival, to celebrate the birth of Bhagavad Geeta. Dance performances, dramas, competitions, social campaigns, exhibitions, sacred ceremonies, etc. are organized throughout the week. Artisans from entire country visit and put their stalls around the pond. This place is too colourful and lively during the festival that people visit multiple times to see various performances, shop handicrafts and eat cuisines from...