KURUKSHETRA
The land of  Dharma

Moreover, there were many tanks with well maintained bathing ghats for the convenience of pilgrims and citizens. Only a few have survived, standing against the onslaughts, of the elements over the yugas, passed by. With additions to depth and width, they look modern, but not. On the banks of every tank, or in vicinity, there stands a shrine of great fame relating incredible stories; no matter whether it is in ruins or renovated. Strange it is to learn that during its heyday Kurukshetra was square in shape and measured ten thousand miles in area; hundred miles each side. Puranas relate that every visitor is entitled to go to heaven, if he takes bath once in tanks; visits temples; dwells a few days; or dies here,. Nay, even by mere uttering its sacred name, one acquires punya. Scriptures embody another interesting. factor that . any gift given here grows thirteen times a day, and this goes on for thirteen days continuously. How strange ! As the kshetra is studded with an infinite number of temples and thirthas, the visitor is taken to only a few supposed to be holy in every respect.

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