Kaithal (Punjabi: ) (Hindi: ) is a city and a municipal council in Kaithal district in the Indian state of Haryana. Kaithal was previously a part of Karnal District and later, Kurukshetra District until 1 November 1989, when it became the headquarters of the Kaithal District of Haryana. Kaithal shares common boundary with Patiala (Punjab), Kurukshetra, Jind and Karnal. Kaithal is located at 2948N 7623E / 29.8N 76.38E / 29.8; 76.38. It has an average elevation of 220metres (721feet). This city is situated on National Highway NH 65, connecting the state capital Chandigarh to Hissar, and has a rail connection to Kurukshetra and Narwana which further goes to Jind (local trains only). Historically, it was known as Kapisthal, meaning "Abode of Kapi", another name of Lord Hanuman, and it is said to have been founded by the Pandava Emperor, Yudhisthira of Mahabharata. It is traditionally connected with Hanuman, and has a temple dedicated to Anjani, the mother of Hanuman....
