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| About Kurukshetra Tourism |
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Kurukshetra
town is the headquarters of the district of the same name in Haryana state, and
lies about 160 km. north of Delhi.
Kurukshetra is a place of great significance to Hindus, as it is believed that
the great Mahabharata took place here. It was in the Kurukshetra
battleground that Bhagavat Gita, one of
the holiest among the Hindu scriptures, was narrated.In fact, the
Bhagawat Gita starts with a mention to this place, which is described as a
Dharmakshetra or the centre of justice and righteousness. The ancient city of Kurukshetra has a variety of places that hold
historical interest and religious importance. To start with, there are about
360 tirthas or holy waters that include lakes, tanks and wells.The Prithudaka or Prithu's pool is of great significance, and dates back
to the time of the Rig Veda, in which it is mentioned that the king Prithu,
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