Mahabharata-themed entertainment zone to come up at Kurukshetra museum

To offer a fresh experience to tourists visiting the Srikrishna Museum in Kurukshetra, the Kurukshetra Development Board (KDB) has unveiled plans to develop a theme-based outdoor entertainment zone. The new attractions would be centred on the epic Mahabharata.

The board’s plans include selfie points featuring a chariot, statues of Lord Krishna and Arjuna and the Virat Swaroop of Lord Krishna. Additionally, a chakravyuha maze would be created using hedges and an amusement game zone with a Mahabharata theme would be added. A dedicated meditation point would also be established to offer visitors a moment of peace.

An official from the museum explained, “Every year, a large number of tourists visit the Srikrishna Museum and we want to increase the attraction, especially for children. The outer area will be developed into a theme-based entertainment zone. Statues of Lord Krishna and a chariot will be installed for tourists to take pictures. A chakravyuha formation will be created with hedge work, and the Mahabharata characters who were part of the formation will be symbolically represented through cutouts of their heads.”

To brighten the space, the official also revealed plans to paint trees in vibrant colours. A statue of Buddha would be placed in a newly constructed platform around a Bodhi tree, providing a peaceful spot for meditation.

The official added, “In the Mahabharata, each warrior’s chariot was adorned with a unique flag. Soon, flags with information about the warriors will be displayed around the museum’s grounds. The theme of the development will revolve around the Mahabharata and its characters, and an archery setup will be introduced to enhance the experience.”

The honorary secretary of the KDB, Upender Singhal, explained, “The goal of redeveloping the outer area is to attract more visitors, particularly students and provide them with a new experience. We are working to complete the project as soon as possible. We are also planning to expand the museum with the construction of a new block.”

The existing museum, founded in 1987 and inaugurated in 1991, houses nine galleries across three buildings, showcasing artefacts related to Lord Vishnu in his various avatars, archaeological finds, paintings, sculptures and a multimedia gallery.

Haryana Tribune