Experience the Mahabharata at Jyotisar’s Immersive Mahabharata Anubhav Kendra

Modern Technology Brings Mahabharata’s Epic Stories and Teachings to Life at Jyotisar

Chandigarh, August 26: If you wish to not merely read or listen to the story of the Mahabharata, but see it come alive before your eyes through modern technology, the Mahabharata Anubhav Kendra at Jyotisar in Kurukshetra is a destination worth visiting. Dedicated to the rich legacy of the Mahabharata and the Bhagavad Gita, the centre is emerging as one of Haryana’s prominent cultural and tourism attractions.

A government spokesperson said that the Mahabharata Anubhav Kendra, inaugurated by Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, aims to bring the epic narrative of the Mahabharata and the timeless teachings of the Bhagavad Gita to people through a blend of traditional storytelling and modern technology. Developed at Jyotisar, the sacred land traditionally associated with Lord Krishna imparting the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna, the centre is an important destination for promoting cultural interpretation, experiential learning and heritage tourism.

The spokesperson said that constructed at an estimated cost of around Rs 1,240 crore, the centre is spread over approximately 17 acres and has more than one lakh square feet of indoor space. Advanced technologies such as Augmented Reality (AR), UV laser technology, projection mapping, holographic presentations and immersive visual experiences have been used to bring key episodes from the Mahabharata to life.

He said the centre’s immersive galleries present important events, characters and philosophical themes from the Mahabharata in an engaging manner. The combination of traditional storytelling and modern technology gives visitors an opportunity to understand the epic in a comprehensive and experiential way. The galleries have been designed keeping in mind pilgrims, tourists, students, researchers and families.

The spokesperson said that the Mahabharata Anubhav Kendra offers a contemporary presentation of India’s ancient cultural heritage. Through the centre, the philosophy of the Mahabharata and the Bhagavad Gita is being presented to people through modern mediums, while also contributing to the development of Kurukshetra as a leading destination for spiritual, cultural and heritage tourism.

The Mahabharata Anubhav Kendra is open to the public from 9 am to 3 pm, Tuesday to Sunday. The centre remains closed to the public on Mondays.

*Government Aims to Connect New Generation with the Legacy of Mahabharata*

Director, Haryana Tourism Department, Sh. Parth Gupta said that the Mahabharata Anubhav Kendra seeks to bring the rich legacy of the Mahabharata and the timeless teachings of the Bhagavad Gita to people through modern technology and experiential presentation. The centre aims to promote heritage tourism alongside cultural interpretation and experiential learning, while further strengthening Kurukshetra as a prominent destination for spiritual, cultural and heritage tourism.