Forest of the Mahabharata
Forest Hermitage
वन आश्रम
Eklavya's self-training ground
Forest Hermitage (Forest region near Hastinapur): Eklavya's self-training ground, located at coordinates 28.50°N, 78.50°E.
Key Facts
| Type | Forest |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | वन आश्रम |
| Coordinates | 28.50°N, 78.50°E |
| Modern location | Forest region near Hastinapur |
| Significance | Eklavya's self-training ground |
About Forest Hermitage
A secluded hermitage deep in the forest near Hastinapur where Eklavya built a clay statue of Drona and trained himself to become a master archer through sheer devotion and discipline.
Why it matters: Eklavya's self-training ground
Details
- Statue
- Eklavya built a clay idol of Drona as his guru
- Sacrifice
- Eklavya sacrificed his thumb as guru-dakshina
On the Map
Forest Hermitage
Forest Hermitage sits at 28.50°N, 78.50°E, in Forest region near Hastinapur.
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