The name Kalayat seems to be derived from Kapilayatana, meaning the ‘home of sage Kapila’, the preacher of Sankhya-darshan of Indian philosophy. But at present, only two such temples survive and they are dated to circa 8th century AD. Built from carved bricks with fine and thin mortar; these temples are good examples of early Hindu temple architecture and exhibit creative use of flower representative specimen of Gurjara-Pratijara style. Most striking features of these temples are the arrangements of the carved bricks. Out of the two surviving temples; one remains archaeologically better preserved; whereas the other one underwent heavy modifications. They are possibly the only surviving specimens of north Indian temple in this part of the country belonging to pre-Muslim era.
This three-storied building is in the shape of a step-well. It is approached by descending flight of steps leading to the bottom of the well. The steps have thick wall on both the sides. The thick walls on the either side of the steps are decorated with close arched doorways .It was built by Bhai rulers (1767-1843) of Kaithal state for the use of the general public
The famous legend says that at this place the Pandavas offered ‘pinds‘ to their nearest relatives, who were killed during Mahabharata war, hence came the name Pindara. Every Somvati Amavas, a fair is organised here.
Rishi Kardam practiced penance for many years at this place. The name of the place has been derived from the story that Lord Brahma attended Kardam Rishi’s marriage and he arrived on ‘Hans’ (goose). This is the place where Pandavas offered Pinds to their ancestors. There is a Shiva temple and Bindusar ‘tirtha’ situated at this place. People in large number come here to take an ablution on Somvati Amavas.
It was constructed on a raised mound with Lakhauri bricks. But now only one of its cornered Burj is remaining while the whole structure has been grounded.
Situated in Narwana tehsil, about 10 kms. east of Narwana on Narwana-Tohana road, Dhamtan It is believed that Rishi Valmiki had his ashram in Dharmsthan, and it was here that Lord Rama organised the Ashvamedha Yagya.
Also there is a Manji Sahib Gurudwara here and it is also believed that ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur, stayed here. The Gurudwara, which looks like a fort, was built in Guru’s memory.
The history of Jind as a separate ruling state begins with 1763 AD. It is the first fort built by the rulers of Jind state who were the ancestors of Phulkian family. Afterwards, it was used as a military cantonment of the state. This fort has bastions for providing strength to the fortification, which were also used to ensure security. Traditionally, this town Safidon is connected with Mahabharata story and it is said that Janmejay, the son of Parikshit, and grandson of Arjuna. had performed ‘sarpyajna’ (snake-sacrificial ritual) at this place after the death of his father, who was bitten by a snake
This is populary known as the fort or quila mound, most possibly represents the ruins of a fort and settlement which is ascribed to Prithviraj Chauhan. It was later destroyed by Muhammad of Ghor. Subsequently, some Muslim and Hindu shrines were built over the ruins of the fort from time to time. In 1982, 57 Jain bronze images were also discovered from the ruins of the fort.
