The Sthaneshwar Mahadev Temple located in Thanesar is a small and distinct temple with an air of an antiquity. The Pandavas prayed to Lord Shiva and received His blessings for victory in the battle of Mahabharata. Just adjacent to Thanesar is Kamal Nabhi temple.
Legend has it that the waters of the tank adjoining the temple are holy. A few drops of water cured king 'Ban' of leprosy. No pilgrimage to Kurukshetra is believed to be entirely complete without a visit to this holy temple. The tank and temple lie a short distance from Thanesar town, which gets its name from this temple.
The temple of Sthaneshwar is the abode of Lord Shiva. It once formed an important part of the Kingdom of King Harsha Vardhan of the Pushyabhuti dynasty. The temple with a domical roof follows regional type of architecture. The façade of the roof is shaped like an 'amla' shape alongwith a tall pinnacle. The 'Linga' is ancient and worshipped still by the people.