Sacred Site of the Mahabharata
Amarakantaka
अमरकण्टक
Source-tirtha of the Narmada
Amarakantaka (Amarkantak plateau, Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh border): Source-tirtha of the Narmada, located at coordinates 22.67°N, 81.75°E.
Key Facts
| Type | Sacred Site |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | अमरकण्टक |
| Coordinates | 22.67°N, 81.75°E |
| Modern location | Amarkantak plateau, Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh border |
| Significance | Source-tirtha of the Narmada |
About Amarakantaka
The holy hill at the meeting of the Vindhya and Satpura ranges where the Narmada rises, praised among the tirthas of the south in the epic's pilgrimage chapters.
Why it matters: Source-tirtha of the Narmada
Details
- Parva
- Vana and Anushasana Parva tirtha lists
On the Map
Amarakantaka
Amarakantaka sits at 22.67°N, 81.75°E, in Amarkantak plateau, Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh border.
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