Question

Which sacred place was originally known as Samanta-Panchaka due to a tank nearby?
a. Kedarnath
b. Ayodhya
c. Kurukshetra

Answer 1

Option ( C ) is correct.

Kurukshetra is also called as

Samanta - Panchaka because of the five lakes

here created by Rama Jamadagni .

Brasarovar ancient Tank , Kurukshetra.

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Answer 2

Answer : $\bold{Kurukshetra}$


Extra Information -

The Sacred place "Kurukshetra" was originally known as Samantha-Panchaka due to a tank nearby.

Brahmasarovar was the ancient sacred tank which was the largest man-made bathing tank in Asia.

It was also known as Kurukshetra tank. In ancient times, The sacred place Kurukshetra was known as Uttarvedi, Brahmavedi, and Samantha Panchaka.

During the time of solar eclipse, thousands of pilgrims gather at Kurukshetra tank to take holy bath from all over the country.