Kurukshetra, (Kurushetra) Dharma-k-shetra,(Hindi: कुरुक्षेत्र) is a city in the Indian state of Haryana.  

The name of the city literally means "Land of the Kaurava" after the Kuru clan that ruled in antiquity.

Kurukshetra is the site of the great epic war described in the Mahabharata, the anciet Indian epic.

The city has great importance in India and Hinduism as this is where the book of knowledge, the philosophical and spiritual guide to the Hindu, the Bhagavad Gita was taught to Prince Arjuna by Lord Krishna on the battle field, just before the great battle.

It is town dotted with temples and ancient monuments. There are revered Gurdwaras, Mosques, mausoleums and many archaelogical sites in the city and region. The Brahma-Sarovar pond is one of the most sacred sites in India where Hindu's believe Lord Vishnu created earth.

It is also a seat of learning as Kurukshetra University with more than 30,000 students and a pristine green campus is also situated here.

Millions of tourists and devotees visit Kurukshetra for its ancient and religious heritage each year.