Kurukshetra is primarily famous as the battlefield where the epic battle of Mahabharata was fought according to Hindu mythology, and is also considered the place where Lord Krishna delivered the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna, making it a highly significant religious site in India; the name literally translates to "the field of the Kurus" (an ancient dynasty).
The most prominent reason for Kurukshetra's fame is its association with the Mahabharata war, a central story in Hindu mythology.
It is believed that Lord Krishna imparted the philosophy of Dharma (righteousness) to Arjuna at Jyotisar, a place within Kurukshetra, as described in the Bhagavad Gita.
Due to its connection with the Mahabharata and the Bhagavad Gita, Kurukshetra is considered a sacred pilgrimage site for Hindus.
The area includes sacred water tanks like Brahma Sarovar, where pilgrims take a holy dip.
