As per legend, Lord Krishna commenced the epic war of Mahabharta by exhorting Dharamraj Yudhister to undertake a ‘Yagya’ in reverence of the nine planets (Nau-Grah) and construct a ‘Kund’ for each of the nine planets (Nau-Grah).

Dharamraj Yudhister accordingly constructed the following ‘Kunds’:-

1. Shukra Kund
2. Budh Kund
3. Veer(Brahshpati) Kund
4. Surya Kund
5. Shani Kund
6. Ketu Kund
7. Chander Kund
8. Rahu Kund
9. Mangal (Bhom) Kund

In the ancient era, the pilgrims used to bathe on the pucca ghats of these Kunds. It is on account of historical and religious significance of taking a bath on the ghats of these Nau-Grah Kunds that the city was also known as Chhoti Kashi. With passage of time over centuries, four Kunds i.e. Chander Kund, Mangal (Bhom) Kund, Rahu Kund and Ketu Kund have ceased to exist.

Remaining five Kunds i.e. Surya Kund, Budh Kund, Veer (Brahspati) Kund, Shukra Kund and Shani Kund, which had also fallen into oblivion, have now been restored to their original glory by efforts of Kaithal MLA & Cabinet Minister, Randeep Singh Surjewala. Details of these five temples along with Kunds are given separately.

Surya Kund

Extensive restoration/reconstruction has been undertaken by making (a) provision for pavement of entire path with coloured tiles, (b) provision for fresh water by installation of a deep bore tubewell of the size of 250mmx200mm with 152 metres depth, (c) complete construction of a large SS Tank, (d) Construction of Boundary Wall of the entire Kund, (e) construction of walkways with light and sound system and (f) construction of ghats.

Foundation stone for this restoration work was laid by Kaithal MLA & Cabinet Minister, Randeep Singh Surjewala on 27-08-2010. This work stands completed at a cost of Rs.194 lakh. It was inaugurated and dedicated to people by Ch. Shamsher Singh Surjewala and Kaithal MLA & Cabinet Minister, Randeep Singh Surjewala on 31-07-2012.

A few photographs of Surya Kund at Mata Gate are :

Surya Kund at Mata Gate

Budh Kund

Restoration/reconstruction of Budh Kund has been undertaken by installation of one deep bore tubewell of the size of 250mmx200mm with 152 metres depth, reconstruction of ghats and walkways with provision of light and sound system and appurtenant works.

Foundation stone for this restoration work was laid by Kaithal MLA & Cabinet Minister, Randeep Singh Surjewala on 17-01-2011. This work stands completed at a cost of Rs.19 lakh.

A few photographs of Budh Kund at Kaithal are :

Budh Kund

Veer Kund

Restoration/reconstruction of Veer Kund would be undertaken by installation of one deep bore tubewell of the size of 250mmx200mm with 152 metres depth, reconstruction of ghats and walkways with provision of light and sound system and appurtenant works.

Foundation stone for this restoration work has been laid by Kaithal MLA & Cabinet Minister, Randeep Singh Surjewala on 17-01-2011. This work would be completed at a cost of Rs.13.99 lakh.

Shukra Kund

Restoration/reconstruction of Shukra Kund would be undertaken by installation of one deep bore tubewell of the size of 250mmx200mm with 152 metres depth, reconstruction of ghats and walkways with provision of light and sound system and appurtenant works.

Foundation stone for this restoration work has been laid by Kaithal MLA & Cabinet Minister, Randeep Singh Surjewala on 17-01-2011. This work would be completed at a cost of Rs.55.97 lakh.

Shani Kund

Restoration/reconstruction of Shani Kund has been undertaken by installation of one deep bore tubewell of the size of 250mmx200mm with 152 metres depth, reconstruction of ghats and walkways with provision of light and sound system and appurtenant works.

Foundation stone for this restoration work has been laid by Kaithal MLA & Cabinet Minister, Randeep Singh Surjewala on 17-01-2011. This work stands completed at a cost of Rs.10.95 lakh.

A few photographs of Shani Kund Sirta Road are :

Shani Kund Sirta Road