Sacred Site of the Mahabharata
Dwaitavana Sacred Lake
द्वैतवन सरोवर
Site of Yaksha Prashna
Dwaitavana Sacred Lake (Deep within Dvaitavana forest): Site of Yaksha Prashna, located at coordinates 29.02°N, 74.52°E.
Key Facts
| Type | Sacred Site |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | द्वैतवन सरोवर |
| Coordinates | 29.02°N, 74.52°E |
| Modern location | Deep within Dvaitavana forest |
| Significance | Site of Yaksha Prashna |
About Dwaitavana Sacred Lake
The mystical lake in Dvaitavana forest where the Yaksha appeared and tested Yudhishthira with his questions.
Why it matters: Site of Yaksha Prashna
Details
- Waters
- Divine waters that could only be drunk after answering questions
- Guardian
- Dharma himself guarded this lake in Yaksha form
On the Map
Dwaitavana Sacred Lake
Dwaitavana Sacred Lake sits at 29.02°N, 74.52°E, in Deep within Dvaitavana forest.
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