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Jyotisar

Jyotisar Tourism

Jyotisar Tourism

Type of destination: Religious Site
Ideal visit duration: 1-2 hours
Closed in: Open all year
Jyotisar is a small but historically significant village in the Kurukshetra district of Haryana, India. It is renowned for its connection to the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. This is the place where, it is believed, Lord Krishna delivered the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna, revealing deep insights on life, duty, and spirituality, just before the commencement of the great battle of Kurukshetra. The site has a banyan tree which is considered to be the descendant of the actual tree under which this conversation took place. This legendary tree is revered by pilgrims who come here to pay homage. The village also features a chariot sculpture symbolizing the conversation between Krishna and Arjuna. Over the years, Jyotisar has become a prominent site for religious tourism, attracting devotees from across the country and the globe. The area around Jyotisar is lush and serene and has been developed to facilitate tourism with amenities like pathways, lighting, and informational signs to enrich the experience of the visitors. It is a site that encapsulates a significant event in Indian history and continues to be a place of spiritual learning and enlightenment.
Opening and Closing time of Jyotisar
Monday 5:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday 5:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday 5:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday 5:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday 5:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday 5:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday 5:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Disclaimer: It's important to check the most current information before planning your visit, as opening hours can vary and might be subject to change due to special events, maintenance, or unforeseen circumstances. A reliable way to confirm the opening hours is to contact the local tourism board, check the official website (if available)

Entry Ticket Pricing for Jyotisar
Adult Free
Child Free

Disclaimer: Please note that prices are subject to change, cross check required .

Tips when you are visiting to Jyotisar
Wear modest clothing respecting the religious significance of the site.
Carry water, especially during hot weather.
Be respectful of the rituals and customs being performed at the site.
Try to visit during the morning or evening for a more peaceful experience.
Top 5 Reviews on Jyotisar
muditsharma93
Wrote on 15th Aug, 2023
Wonderful feeling
On the eve of Mahabharata battle some 5000 years ago, Lord Krishna gave eternal message of Gita to Arjuna the warrior
J2459UPamits
Wrote on 9th Aug, 2023
Amazing light and sound show on GEETA
Very well kept place. Banyan tree preserved under which Sri Krishna preached Gita to Arjuna. A huge bronze statue adorns the garden on which a beautiful laser based light and sound show was based. Th..
Wanderer12001465913
Wrote on 16th Apr, 2023
Nice One!
A very nice place. The sound and light show is a good watch. There is a Viswaroop of the Lord Krishna in bronze...absolutely stunning. Last week I had been to Jyotisar with my niece who is a young ad..
gauravgupta25
Wrote on 7th Aug, 2022
Hare Krishna - Vishwaroopa
Jyotisar is the place where the sacred Jyotisar, the birth place of Gita, is the most venerated tirtha of Kurukshetra. It is believed that Mahabharata battle started from Jyotisar, where on the eve of..
RkRoadie
Wrote on 12th Apr, 2022
Gita depiction place
Jyotisar also known as Gita Sthal is the actual place where Shri Krishna has depicted Gita to arjuna during Mahabharta war. The area is quiet and peaceful. There is old banyan tree which is said to ha..

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