River of the Mahabharata
Banks of the Yamuna
यमुना तट
Where King Shantanu encountered the captivating fragrance of the fisher-princess Satyavati.
Banks of the Yamuna: Where King Shantanu encountered the captivating fragrance of the fisher-princess Satyavati, located at coordinates 28.61°N, 77.20°E.
Key Facts
| Type | River |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | यमुना तट |
| Coordinates | 28.61°N, 77.20°E |
| Region | north |
| Significance | Where King Shantanu encountered the captivating fragrance of the fisher-princess Satyavati. |
About Banks of the Yamuna
The beautiful banks of the river Yamuna.
Why it matters: Where King Shantanu encountered the captivating fragrance of the fisher-princess Satyavati.
On the Map
Banks of the Yamuna
Banks of the Yamuna sits at 28.61°N, 77.20°E.
View on the full mapEvents at Banks of the Yamuna
- Shantanu Meets SatyavatiYear -95Shantanu falls in love with Satyavati, the fisher-princess, but her father refuses the marriage unless her son inherits the throne.
- Bhishma's Terrible VowYear -95Devavrata renounces the throne and takes a lifelong vow of celibacy so his father can marry Satyavati, earning the name 'Bhishma'.