These 8 famous places of Mahabharata period are still present from Gandhara to Hastinapur, but the names of some have changed

Kurukshetra

Situated in the city of Ambala, this is the place where the epic Mahabharata war took place for 18 straight days. This place has been a witness to the heroes who had sacrificed their lives for the sake of religion. According to the scriptures, Lord Brahma once performed a ritual here, there is also a pond called Brahma Sarovar, where devotees still come to take a holy bath during solar eclipse.

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Hastinapur – Hastinapur

If any place has been given the most importance in the Mahabharata, then it is Hastinapur because Hastinapur used to be the kingdom of the Kauravas and the Mahabharata story revolves around Hastinapur. You all must know that the war of Mahabharata was fought for Hastinapur only. This place is now settled in the city of Meerut. Hastinapur, located in the city of Meerut, was the capital of the Kuru dynasty. This place has seen and celebrated all kinds of glorious days. Today, it is one of the major pilgrimage sites in India.

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Indraprastha

Located in New Delhi, Indraprastha served as the capital of the Pandavas. After being expelled from Hastinapur, the Pandavas made Indraprastha their capital. According to the scriptures, the Pandavas had destroyed the Khandavaprastha (forest) on which Indraprastha was situated. It is also believed that the land of Indraprastha that existed then was exactly where the old fort stands today.

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Vrindavan

Vrindavan of Mahabharata period is still known by this name. Located at a distance of about 10 km from Mathura, Vrindavan is considered one of the important pilgrimage sites for Lord Krishna devotees. According to the scriptures, this is the place where Lord Krishna spent most of his childhood playing with the gopis. Here you will find some of the most beautiful temples dedicated to Krishna and Radha.

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Barsana

It is said that located in the city of Mathura, Barsana is the place where Lord Krishna, in the guise of a peacock, used to dance here to win the heart of his Radha. If you visit this place, you will find Radha Rani Shreeji Mandir which is dedicated to Radha Krishna, where thousands of devotees can be seen. During the Lathmar festival on Holi in Barsana, this place turns into a grand festival venue.

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Ujjanak

The Ujjanik mentioned in the Mahabharata is now Kashipur which is located in Uttarakhand. Here the children of the Kuru dynasty had mastered the art of archery under the guidance of their teacher Dronacharya. The Bhimashankar temple found at this place is one of the Jyotirlingas and it is said that the idol of Lord Shiva was installed by Bhima himself on the instructions of his teacher, Guru Drona. It is also said about the Dronasagar lake present here that the Pandavas built this lake at that time.

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Panchal – Panchal in Hindi

Panchala used to be the kingdom of Draupadi’s father King Drupada. It is believed that today this place exists in the region between the Himalayas and the Chamba River. The marriage of Pandavas and Draupadi took place at this place.

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