What is Kurukshetra?
Q: What is Kurukshetra?
A: Kurukshetra is a city in the state of Haryana, India. It is also known as Dharmakshetra ("Holy Place") and the "Land of Bhagwad Gita".
Q: Who was King Kuru?
A: King Kuru was the ancestor of both the Kauravas and Pandavas according to Hindu mythology.
Q: What happened in Mahabharata war?
A: The Mahabharata war was fought at the location of present-day Kurukshetra. Additionally, Lord Krishna explained the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna during this war.
Q: What was Thanesar before 1947?
A: Before 1947, Thanesar was the name of both the tehsil headquarters and town located near modern-day Kurukshetra city.
Q: Where does Thanesar derive its name from?
A: Thanesar derives its name from the word "Sthaneshwar", which means "Place of God".
Q: Is Kurukshetra a city or region according to ancient Hindu texts?
A: According to most ancient Hindu texts, Kurukshetra is not a city but rather a region ("kshetra" meaning "region" in Sanskrit).
Q: What are some geographical boundaries for Kurukshetra?
A: Geographically speaking,Kurukhesta lies to central and western parts of Haryana and southern Punjab. Specifically it lies south of Turghna (Srughna/Sugh in Sirhind, Punjab), north of Khandava (Delhi and Mewat region), east of Maru (desert) and west of Parin.
