Sacred Battlefield where Krishna preached Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna
Plan Your VisitLand of Bhagavad Gita - Dharmakshetra where Krishna delivered eternal wisdom to Arjuna
Kurukshetra spans 153 sq km in Haryana. Known as Dharmakshetra from Bhagavad Gita. Major pilgrimage site with 7 days of Gita Jayanti celebrations attracting 50 lakh+ devotees. 365+ holy ponds (tirthas), Brahma Sarovar, Jyotisar - birthplace of Gita.
Mahabharata Era: Kurukshetra War lasted 18 days. Krishna's Gita Upadesha at Jyotisar. 48 days post-war pilgrimage mandated. Evidence from 3000 BCE Harappan sites nearby.
Ancient Texts: Mentioned in Rigveda, Mahabharata (140K verses), Puranas. Brahma Sarovar created by Brahma for post-war purification. Sannihit Sarovar - confluence of 7 sacred rivers.
Modern: District formed 1973. Gita Jayanti (Nov-Dec) UNESCO-recognized. Kurukshetra Development Board manages 234 sites. Annual 1 crore+ pilgrims.
Celebrate Divine Glory with Grand Processions
9 Days
Grand annual festival (Sep-Oct). Features Maha Samprokshanam, Golden Chariot, 1000s of rituals.
10-day festival (Nov-Dec). Temple opens Vaikunta Dwaram for 10 days. Lakhs participate.
At Tiruchanur (5km away). Complements Balaji worship with Goddess Lakshmi celebrations.
Visual Journey Through Tirumala
Experience the Divine Aura
Tirumala - Tirupati (3500 ft elevation)