Braham Sarovar, as the name suggests, is associated with Lord Brahma, the creator of the Universe. Taking dip in holy water of sarover during Solar Eclipse is considered equal to the merits of performing thousands of Asvamedha Yajnas. According to Local Legends this tank was first excavated by King Kuru the ancestor of Kauravs & Pandavas. Having seen its huge water body Abul-Fazl the courtier of Mughal emperor Akbar during solar eclipse has described the vast water body of this sarovar as miniature Sea. According to the local tradition a tower was erected by Yudhistar in the island situated in the middle of sarovar as a token of his victory in the Mahabharta battle. In the same island complex lies a ancient Draupadi kupa. The shrine of Lord Shiva located on the northern bank of the sarovar is called Sarveshwar Mahadev. According to the tradition, the Shiva Linga was installed here by Lord Brahma himself. Annual Gita Jyanti celebrations is held on banks of bramsarover in November-December. Many devotees consider one prikarma of this tank equal to making one visit to all the tirth lying within the holy circuit of Kurukshetra 48 Kos.
Hira Singh Chinaria was a freedom fighter from Haryana who played an active role in India's independence movement. He was born in 1895 in Kaliyana village near Charkhi Dadri. His father, Man Singh, was a retired Risaldar from the Second Lancers.
Hira Singh contributed to the struggle against colonial rule, and his efforts are remembered as part of India's fight for freedom.
The elder brother of Chaudhary Devi Lal, Chaudhary Saheb Ram Chautala was born in Chautala, Hisar, in 1911. He was sentenced to one year's imprisonment in the individual Satyagraha of 1941. He died on May 30, 1987. Chaudhary Sahib Ram Sihag, also known as Ch. Sahib Ram Chautala, was a prominent political leader from Haryana. He was born in Chautala village, located in the Mandi Dabwali tehsil of Sirsa district, and was the son of Chaudhary Lekh Ram Sihag.
During the pre-independence era, he was elected as a Member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly, representing the Hisar Rural General seat as a candidate of the Indian National Congress. He won this seat in 1937 and was re-elected in 1946.
He was the elder brother of Chaudhary Devi Lal, who later became the Deputy Prime Minister of India and twice served as the Chief Minister of Haryana. The Chautala family has played a significant role in Haryana’s political history, with several members holding key positions in government.
Achievements:
Olympic Gold Medalist (2012, London) in Wrestling (Men's Freestyle 66kg)
Olympic Bronze Medalist (2008, Beijing)
World Champion (2010, Moscow)
Sushil Kumar is one of India’s most decorated wrestlers and has made Haryana proud on the world stage. His consistency and technique have made him a role model for budding wrestlers in India.
Achievements:
Olympic Bronze Medalist (2012, London)
World Championship Silver Medalist (2011, Istanbul)
Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist (2014, Glasgow)
Yogeshwar Dutt is celebrated for his quick reflexes and ability to perform under pressure. His contribution to Indian wrestling, especially in freestyle, has been immense.
Achievements:
Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist (2014, Glasgow, 2018, Gold Coast)
Asian Games Medalist (Bronze, 2018, Jakarta)
World Championship Bronze Medalist (2019, Nur-Sultan)
Vinesh Phogat, from the famous Phogat family, has broken barriers in the world of wrestling, particularly for women in Haryana, and has been an inspiration to many young women to take up the sport.
Achievements:
World Championship Gold Medalist (2018, Budapest)
Asian Games Bronze Medalist (2018, Jakarta)
Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist (2018, Gold Coast)
Bajrang Punia, hailing from Haryana, is one of the top wrestlers in the country and has excelled in the 65 kg weight category. His technique and international victories have made him a household name.
Achievements:
Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist (2010, Delhi)
Asian Games Bronze Medalist (2014, Incheon)
Geeta Phogat became the first Indian woman wrestler to qualify for the Olympics and is a pioneer for women in the sport, particularly from Haryana.
