River of the Mahabharata
Gandaki
गण्डकी
Sacred river yielding shalagrama stones
Gandaki: Sacred river yielding shalagrama stones, located at coordinates 27.50°N, 83.90°E.
Key Facts
| Type | River |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | गण्डकी |
| Coordinates | 27.50°N, 83.90°E |
| Significance | Sacred river yielding shalagrama stones |
About Gandaki
The Himalayan river of the Videha country, named in the tirtha catalogues of the Vana Parva. From its upper gorges come the shalagrama stones sacred to Vishnu.
Why it matters: Sacred river yielding shalagrama stones
Details
- Point
- Lower Gandak plains on the Nepal-Bihar border
- Parva
- Vana Parva tirtha-yatra
On the Map
Gandaki
Gandaki sits at 27.50°N, 83.90°E.
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