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'''Kurukshetra''' {{audio|Kurukshetra.ogg|pronunciation}}([[Hindi]]: कुरुक्षेत्र) is the name of a [[city]] in [[Kurukshetra District]] of the Indian state of [[Haryana]] हरियाणा. The name literally means "Land of the [[Kaurava]]" after the Kuru clan. It is supposed to be the site of the [[Kurukshetra war]], described in the [[Mahabharata]]. Kurukshetra is of great importance in [[Hinduism]] as this is where the [[Bhagavad Gita]] was taught to Arjuna on the battle field, just before the great battle <ref>[http://kurukshetra.nic.in/history/history.htm History of Kurukhsetra]</ref>. Rashtrakavi [[Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar']] had written a poem by the name of ''Kurukshetra''.
'''Carl August Braun''' (born [[September 25]], [[1927]] in [[Brooklyn]], [[New York]]) is an American former professional [[basketball]] player and coach. He played collegiately for the [[Colgate Raiders men's basketball|Colgate University Raiders]] from 1945-1947.


[[Thanesar]] or [[Thanesar|Sthaneswar]], a historical town is located adjacent to what is now newly created Kurukshetra city. Local hearsay identifies the legendary "Kurukshetra" with a nearby obscure hamlet, and with the active abetment of the state government, it is presently experiencing a tourist boom.
One of the premier guards of the 1950s, Braun spent 13 seasons in the [[National Basketball Association|NBA]], all but the last with the [[New York Knicks]]. He ended his career in 1962, after one season with the [[Boston Celtics]]. Braun played in five [[National Basketball Association All-Star Game|NBA All-Star Game]]s and scored 10,625 points in his professional career. Braun was a [[player-coach]] for the Knicks in 1960 and 1961 as well, compiling a 40-87 record.


A few kilometeres from Kurukshetra is the village known as "[[Amin Village|Amin]]", where there are remnants of a fort and it is said to be [[Abhimanyu]]'s fort.

In some ancient Hindu texts, the boundaries of Kurukshetra correspond roughly to the state of Haryana. Thus according to the [[Taittiriya Aranyaka]] 5.1.1., the Kurukshetra region is south of [[Turghna]] ([[Srughna]]/[[Sugh]] in [[Sirhind]], Punjab), north of [[Khandava]] (Delhi and [[Mewat]] region), east of Maru (=desert) and west of Parin.<ref>[http://www.omilosmeleton.gr/english/documents/VedicEvidenceforAMT.pdf Agarwal, Vishal: Is There Vedic Evidence for the Indo-Aryan Immigration to India?] ([[PDF]])</ref>

==Educational institutes==
[[Image:Kurukshetra.jpg|thumb|right|A manuscript of [[Mahabharata]] depicting the war at [[Kurukshetra]].]]
* [[Kurukshetra University]]: Imparts various courses including professional courses like MCA, MBA.
* [[National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra]]

==Places of interest==
[[Image:EpicIndiaCities.jpg|right|thumb| Kurukshetra in a map of India's ancient cities]]
* [[Brahma Sarovar]]: Every year [[lakh]]s of people come to take holy bath at Brahma Sarovar on the occasion of "Somavati Amavasya" (Sacred No-Moon Day that happens on a Monday).
* [[Sannihit Sarovar]]
* [[Jyotisar]]: The famous site where [[Bhagavad Gita]] was delivered to Arjuna
* Krishna Museum: Have some historical artifacts, paintings depicting Mahabharata war.
* Science Museum: Nice science museum esp for children. Also a 15 mins 3-D movie is shows there.
* Bhishma Kund at Naraktari: The place where Arjun shot an arrow towards earth to quench Bhisma Pitamah thirst.
* Saraswati Forest Reserve: It is a large reserved forest area with rich flora and fauna in Kurukshetra district.
* Sheikh-Chilli ka makbara (tomb): This monument is maintained by [[Archeological Survey of India|ASI]]. It's a nice and well maintained monument which was built during [[Mughal era|Mughal]] period in remembrance of Sufi Saint Sheikh Chilli, believed to be spiritual teacher of Mughal Prince, [[Dara Shikoh]].
* [[Sthaneshwar Mahadev Temple|Sthaneshwar Mahadev]]
* Kamal Nabhi
* Bhadrakali Mandir
* Birla Mandir
* Chhati Path Shahi Gurudwara
* Pehowa
* Ban Ganga

==District administration==
* The [[Deputy Commissioner (India)|Deputy Commissioner]], an officer belonging to the [[Indian Administrative Service]], is the overall in-charge of the General Administration in the [[Districts of Haryana|district]]. He is assisted by a number of officers belonging to Haryana Civil Service and other Haryana state services.

* The [[Superintendent of Police (India)|Superintendent of Police]], an officer belonging to the [[Indian Police Service]], is responsible for maintaining Law & Order and related issues in the district. He is assisted by the officers of the Haryana Police Service and other Haryana Police officials.

* The [[Deputy Conservator of Forests (India)|Deputy Conservator of Forests]], an officer belonging to the [[Indian Forest Service]], is responsible for the management of the Forests, Environment and Wild-Life in the district. He is assisted by the officers of the Haryana Forest Service and other Haryana Forest officials and Haryana Wild-Life officials.

* Sectoral development is looked after by the district head/officer of each development department such as PWD, Health, Education, Agriculture, Animal husbandry, etc. These officers are from various Haryana state services.

*[[Shahbad]] and [[Ladwa]] are other towns in the district with a significant population

==See also==
*[[Thanesar]]

== Notes ==
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==References==
==External links==
==External links==
* [http://kurukshetra.nic.in/home.htm Official website]
*[http://www.basketball-reference.com/coaches/braunca01c.html BasketballReference.com: Carl Braun (as coach)]
*[http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/braunca01.html BasketballReference.com: Carl Braun (as player)]
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Kurukshetra pronunciationⓘ(Hindi: कुरुक्षेत्र) is the name of a city in Kurukshetra District of the Indian state of Haryana हरियाणा. The name literally means "Land of the Kaurava" after the Kuru clan. It is supposed to be the site of the Kurukshetra war, described in the Mahabharata. Kurukshetra is of great importance in Hinduism as this is where the Bhagavad Gita was taught to Arjuna on the battle field, just before the great battle [1]. Rashtrakavi Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar' had written a poem by the name of Kurukshetra.

Thanesar or Sthaneswar, a historical town is located adjacent to what is now newly created Kurukshetra city. Local hearsay identifies the legendary "Kurukshetra" with a nearby obscure hamlet, and with the active abetment of the state government, it is presently experiencing a tourist boom.

A few kilometeres from Kurukshetra is the village known as "Amin", where there are remnants of a fort and it is said to be Abhimanyu's fort.

In some ancient Hindu texts, the boundaries of Kurukshetra correspond roughly to the state of Haryana. Thus according to the Taittiriya Aranyaka 5.1.1., the Kurukshetra region is south of Turghna (Srughna/Sugh in Sirhind, Punjab), north of Khandava (Delhi and Mewat region), east of Maru (=desert) and west of Parin.[2]

Educational institutes

A manuscript of Mahabharata depicting the war at Kurukshetra.

Places of interest

File:EpicIndiaCities.jpg
Kurukshetra in a map of India's ancient cities
  • Brahma Sarovar: Every year lakhs of people come to take holy bath at Brahma Sarovar on the occasion of "Somavati Amavasya" (Sacred No-Moon Day that happens on a Monday).
  • Sannihit Sarovar
  • Jyotisar: The famous site where Bhagavad Gita was delivered to Arjuna
  • Krishna Museum: Have some historical artifacts, paintings depicting Mahabharata war.
  • Science Museum: Nice science museum esp for children. Also a 15 mins 3-D movie is shows there.
  • Bhishma Kund at Naraktari: The place where Arjun shot an arrow towards earth to quench Bhisma Pitamah thirst.
  • Saraswati Forest Reserve: It is a large reserved forest area with rich flora and fauna in Kurukshetra district.
  • Sheikh-Chilli ka makbara (tomb): This monument is maintained by ASI. It's a nice and well maintained monument which was built during Mughal period in remembrance of Sufi Saint Sheikh Chilli, believed to be spiritual teacher of Mughal Prince, Dara Shikoh.
  • Sthaneshwar Mahadev
  • Kamal Nabhi
  • Bhadrakali Mandir
  • Birla Mandir
  • Chhati Path Shahi Gurudwara
  • Pehowa
  • Ban Ganga

District administration

  • The Superintendent of Police, an officer belonging to the Indian Police Service, is responsible for maintaining Law & Order and related issues in the district. He is assisted by the officers of the Haryana Police Service and other Haryana Police officials.
  • The Deputy Conservator of Forests, an officer belonging to the Indian Forest Service, is responsible for the management of the Forests, Environment and Wild-Life in the district. He is assisted by the officers of the Haryana Forest Service and other Haryana Forest officials and Haryana Wild-Life officials.
  • Sectoral development is looked after by the district head/officer of each development department such as PWD, Health, Education, Agriculture, Animal husbandry, etc. These officers are from various Haryana state services.
  • Shahbad and Ladwa are other towns in the district with a significant population

See also

Notes

  1. ^ History of Kurukhsetra
  2. ^ Agarwal, Vishal: Is There Vedic Evidence for the Indo-Aryan Immigration to India? (PDF)

References

External links

30°00′N 76°45′E / 30.000°N 76.750°E / 30.000; 76.750

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