Attractions Of Kurukshetra: Brahma Sarovar

Brahma Sarovar:

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Short Overview:

Brahma Sarovar is a lovely water body where history, legends and beauty coincide with each other. As per Hindu mythology, it was from here that Lord Brahma created the mother earth. So Brahama Sarovar is often called as the cradle of Indian civilization. This lake found its mention in the 11th century book Kitab-ul-Hind written by Alberuni. Encircled by a number of holy shrines Brahma Sarovar presents an enchanting environ to the pious people. The sarovar is also mentioned in the eleventh century AD memoirs of Al Beruni. 

Long Overview:

(By Flickr: Brahma Sarovar)

Brahma Sarovar is a Holy pond. It is 1800 feet long and 1400 feet broad.According to Hindu Mythology, it is believed that Brahma Sarovar is created by the creator of this Universe Lord Brahma.The sarovar is also mentioned in the eleventh century AD memoirs of Al Beruni, called Kitab-ul-Hind. Every year lacs of people come to take a holy bath at Brahma Sarovar on the occasion of "Somavati Amavasya" (Sacred No-Moon Day that happens on a Monday) and on Sun-eclipse believed that bath in holy sarovar free from all sins and cycle of birth-death. One of the most delightful occasions is the Gita Jyanti celebrations held in the last week of November or the first week of December at Brahma Sarovar. There is a beautiful temple situated in the middle of Brahma Sarovar. Shri Krishna Arjun Rath is also placed at a nearby space of Brahma Sarovar. It is a very big statue built with metal.


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