Gita Gyan Sansthanam

Gita Gyan Sansthanam is a museum and research centre dedicated to the Bhagavad Gita, located on the western bank of Brahma Sarovar in Thanesar, Kurukshetra, Haryana. Established by the Kurukshetra Development Board, it presents the teachings of the Gita through dioramas, models, and exhibits across 18 halls representing the 18 chapters. It serves as an educational and cultural attraction for visitors to the sacred Kurukshetra pilgrimage circuit.

Visitors can expect a multi-hall museum complex with life-size dioramas, models, paintings and audio-visual displays illustrating episodes from the Mahabharata and the 18 chapters of the Bhagavad Gita. The building is located on the Brahma Sarovar waterfront with landscaped surroundings. Inside, galleries are arranged thematically for self-paced viewing, with explanatory panels in Hindi and English. The atmosphere is quiet and educational, focused on learning and sightseeing.

Gita Gyan Sansthanam was established by the Kurukshetra Development Board to preserve, display and propagate the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita delivered at Kurukshetra. The centre was developed as part of efforts to promote Kurukshetra as a cultural and pilgrimage destination associated with the Mahabharata period.

The Sansthanam holds cultural and religious significance as a centre for understanding the Bhagavad Gita, revered as a philosophical and spiritual text. It serves pilgrims and tourists visiting Brahma Sarovar and Jyotisar, helping visitors learn about Gita's teachings and their relevance to Indian culture and heritage.