The Most Interesting Thing I have done as a Local Guide, about ‘Brahma Sarovar in KURUKSHETRA’
Brahma Sarovar, as the name suggests, is associated with Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe. Taking a dip in the holy water of Sarovar during solar eclipse is considered to be equivalent to the ability to perform thousands of Ashwamedha Yagyas. According to local legends, this tank was first excavated by King Kuru, the ancestors of the Kauravas and the Pandavas. In view of its huge water body Abul-Fazl, the courtier of Mughal Emperor Akbar during the solar eclipse, the huge water body of this Sarwar is described as a miniature ocean. According to local tradition, a tower was built by Yudhishthira in the island located in the middle of Sarovar as a symbol of his victory in the Mahabharata war. There is an ancient Draupadi kup in the same island complex. The temple of Lord Shiva located on the northern bank of Sarovar is called Sarveshwar Mahadev. According to tradition, the Shiva Linga was established here by Lord Brahma. The annual Gita Jayanti celebrations are held on the banks of Brama sarovar in November-December.
