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Kurukshetra Development Board plans food courts, adventure sports at Brahma Sarovar for Gita Mahotsav 2026

Kurukshera, Nov 3 (UNI) Visitors to the historic Brahma Sarovar in Kurukshetra could have access to food courts, amusement facilities, and adventure sports activities during the International Gita Mahotsav 2026, with the Kurukshetra Development Board (KDB) initiating plans to introduce additional recreational facilities at the pilgrimage site.
The board has begun selecting agencies to operate food courts at designated locations around Brahma Sarovar and to organize amusement and adventure sports activities during the annual religious and cultural festival, according to an official Haryana government notification.
The proposed facilities are intended to cater to pilgrims and tourists visiting Kurukshetra during the celebrations, while providing additional dining and recreational options alongside the festival's religious and cultural programmes.
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