Brahma Sarovar is a water tank sacred to the Dharmic religions in Thanesar, in the state of Haryana in North India. Though Kurukshetra in itself has its own place in the history and hence Brahma Sarovar.
Shrine’s History
According to stories of myths, Lord Brahma created the universe from the land of Kurukshetra after a huge yajna. The Brahma Sarovar here is believed to be the cradle of civilization. The Sarovar is also mentioned in the eleventh century AD memoirs of Al Beruni, called Kitab-ul-Hind. The Sarovar also has a mention in Mahabharata citing its use by Duryodhana as a place for hiding himself under water on the concluding day of the war.
A sacred shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva stands within the Sarovar, accessible by a small bridge. According to scriptures, bathing in this sarovar increases the sanctity of performing the ashvamedh yajna. The tank offers a breath-taking sight during the Gita Jayanti celebrations held in the last week of November and early December every year when there will be deep daan and aarti. This also happens to be the time when migratory birds from distant places wing it to the Sarovar. The Birla Gita Mandir and Baba Naths haveli and temple are the neighbouring attractions.
Shrine’s Map Location and How to Go There
By Road
Haryana Roadways Buses and other neighbouring State Corporation buses connect Kurukshetra to other cities like Delhi, Chandigarh and other important places. Buses connecting to Delhi (160 km), Ambala and Karnal are frequently available. Private A/C buses charge about Rs 1,500 for Delhi-Kurukshetra trip.
By Rail
Kurukshetra is a major railway junction connected to all important railway stations in the country.
By Air
The nearest Airports are at Delhi and Chandigarh, which are connected to Kurukshetra by road and rail. Taxi services are also available from the airports. Delhi international airport is air connected to all major cities in India and abroad. Delhi is at a distance of 160 km from Kurukshetra, for which taxi charge is about Rs 2,000.
Extra Information About this Shrine
The historic Brahma Sarovar has been renovated with modern facilities and pathways. It is 3600 feet long and 1500 feet broad and is in the shape of perfect rectangular. The tanks are especially crowded during a solar eclipse because it is believed that a dip there during the solar eclipse absolves one of all sins. It is considered as one of the largest man-made ponds. Solar eclipse ritual About 10,00,000 people visited the lake and took a dip in the water on 29 March 2006 which was a solar eclipse day. During every solar eclipse day, lakhs of people take a dip during the eclipse time as well as during the entire day and pray for the sun god. One of the most delightful occasions is the Gita Jayanti celebrations held in the last week of November or the first week of December. The tank presents a breath-taking spectacle of Deep daan and Aarti organized on this occasion. All around the world participates at this occasion. We can see a big crowd at these occasions.
