Brahma Sarovar & Bhadrakālī Temple
The field of the Gītā
⭐ Why it is famous
Jyotisar, where Kṛṣṇa is said to have spoken the Bhagavad Gītā under a banyan, and the vast Brahma Sarovar tank where lakhs bathe at solar eclipses.
📜 Pilgrimage history
The battlefield of the Mahābhārata; Bhadrakālī is a Śakti Pīṭha where Satī's right ankle fell, and the Pāṇḍavas worshipped here before the war.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Jyotisar 07:00 – 19:00
- Bhadrakālī temple 05:00 – 21:00
🙏 Darśan details
- Free entry
- Gītā Jayantī Mahotsav in December is the great festival
- Light-and-sound show at Jyotisar
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Brahma Sarovar & Bhadrakālī Temple, Kurukshetra, KurukshetraKurukshetra Jn (KKDE) — 4 km
Kurukshetra bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Chandigarh (IXC) — 90 km
160 km from Delhi on NH-44.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Haryana Tourism hotels
- Guesthouses near Brahma Sarovar
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹9,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Jyotisar banyan
- Krishna Museum
- Sheikh Chilli's tomb