Jyotisar, Kurukshetra

Name: Jyotisar
Address: Kurukshetra, India

#2 among attractions in Kurukshetra

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Jyotisar, on the bank of Jyotisar Sarovar wetland, is a Hindu pilgrimage site in the city of Kurukshetra in Haryana state of India. In mythology, it is where Krishna delivered the sermon of Bhagavad Gita - the doctrine of Karma and Dharma to his wavering friend Arjun to guide him to resolve his ethical dilemma. and revealed his virat rupa to him. ()

Coordinates: 29°57'42"N, 76°46'17"E

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Jyotisar – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brahma Sarovar, Kurukshetra Panorama and Science Centre, Harsh Ka Tila, Sannihit Sarovar.

3.3 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Brahma Sarovar, Kurukshetra
85 min walk • Brahma Sarovar, an ancient and revered water body, is nestled in the historical city of Kurukshetra, India. This vast water reservoir holds immense religious significance and is believed to be a creation of Lord Brahma, the Hindu god of creation.
3.7 miE
Museum
Kurukshetra Panorama and Science Centre, Kurukshetra
95 min walk • The Kurukshetra Panorama and Science Centre is located next to Shrikrishna Museum in ], Kurukshetra city, Haryana, India about 1.5 km from Kurukshetra railway station.
3.5 miE
Archaeological site
Harsh Ka Tila, Kurukshetra
90 min walk • The archaeological excavations located on the outskirts of the city of Kurukshetra. Kurukshetra, District: Kurukshetra, Adjacent to Sheikh Chilli's...
3.9 miE
Temple
Sannihit Sarovar, Kurukshetra
99 min walk • Sannihit Sarovar is a sacred water reservoir in Kurukshetra city, in the Kurukshetra district of Haryana, India. It is believed to be the meeting point of seven sacred Sarasvatis. The sarovar, according to popular belief, contains sacred water.
3.5 miE
Mausoleum
Sheikh Chilli's Tomb, Kurukshetra
90 min walk • Sheikh Chilli's Tomb is complex of structures located in Thanesar, in the Kurukshetra district of Haryana, India. It includes two tombs, a madrasa, Mughal gardens and various subsequent features.
3.1 miE
Town, Area
Thanesar, Kurukshetra
78 min walk • Thanesar city or old Kurukshetra city is a historic town and an important Hindu pilgrimage centre in the state of Haryana in northern India. It is located in Kurukshetra district, approximately 160 km northwest of Delhi. Thanesar city means old name of kurukshetra city.
3.9 miE
Museum
Dharohar Museum, Kurukshetra
101 min walk • The Dharohar Museum is located on the Kurukshetra University campus, Kurukshetra, Haryana, India.
3.8 miE
Museum
Shrikrishna Museum, Kurukshetra
96 min walk • The Srikrishna Museum is located next to Kurukshetra Panorama and Science Centre in Kurukshetra, Haryana, India.
3.6 miE
Temple
Sthaneshwar Mahadev Temple, Kurukshetra
93 min walk • The ancient Sthaneshwar Mahadev Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva is situated in old Kurukshetra city Kurukshetra district of Haryana, India. It was here that the Pandavas along with Krishna prayed to Shiva and received his blessings for victory in the battle of Mahabharata.
3.4 miE
Mosque
Thanesar Pathar Mosque, Kurukshetra
87 min walk • Pathar Masjid is a mosque build of red sandstone in Mughal architecture style. The fluted minarets are attached to the back walls. Believed to be built in 17th century, the mosque is located in Thanesar and is protected by the Government of India. The ceiling that rests on pillars is decorated by carved floral designs.
2.7 miE
Universities and schools
Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra
70 min walk • Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra is a university established on 11 January 1956 in Kurukshetra, in the Indian state of Haryana, 160 kilometres from the capital, Delhi. It is a member of Association of Commonwealth Universities.