KURUKSHETRA
The land of  Dharma

Some Other Places To Visit

YAYATI THIRTHA

Tradition ascribes this to king Yayati, who performed sacrifice of every type here, and the story goes that the water in the tank was changed into dugdh, ghrit and madhu-milk, ghee and honey alternately soon after the final one.

KAITHAL THIRTHA

It is a corrupt form of the word Kapisthal. It is recorded that Hanuman was born here. In the month of Shravan, a big fair is held attracting lakhs, for offering special poojas to Lord Hanuman and also performing religious rites.

RAM HRIDAYA

It is famous for several temples, tanks and dharmasalas built in recent times. It is said that Parasuram performed sacrifices here, and so holds grip on the religionists.

SARPA DAMAN

Its story too is quite interesting to hear, and offer prayers also. Janamejaya performed here a big Yagna to destroy snakes and relieve the people of their fear. To ward off snake menace and the disasters of bite, people throng here and offer prayers.

VARAH TIRTHA

It is situated near the Jind railway station. Puranas embody the fact that Maha Vishnu appeared here as Varah to save the earth from diabolical treachery of Hiranyaksha.

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