River of the Mahabharata
Drishadvati
दृषद्वती
Southern boundary river of Kurukshetra
Drishadvati: Southern boundary river of Kurukshetra, located at coordinates 29.30°N, 76.40°E.
Key Facts
| Type | River |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | दृषद्वती |
| Coordinates | 29.30°N, 76.40°E |
| Significance | Southern boundary river of Kurukshetra |
About Drishadvati
The southern of the two rivers that define the holy land of Kurukshetra: 'that which lies between the Saraswati and the Drishadvati is Kurukshetra' (Vana Parva). Sacrifices on its banks were held supremely meritorious.
Why it matters: Southern boundary river of Kurukshetra
Details
- Point
- Identified with the Chautang-Rakshi paleochannel, Haryana
- Definition
- Co-defines the Dharmakshetra with the Saraswati
On the Map
Drishadvati
Drishadvati sits at 29.30°N, 76.40°E.
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