River of the Mahabharata
Godavari
गोदावरी
Holiest river of the south in the tirtha-yatra
Godavari: Holiest river of the south in the tirtha-yatra, located at coordinates 19.93°N, 73.78°E.
Key Facts
| Type | River |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | गोदावरी |
| Coordinates | 19.93°N, 73.78°E |
| Significance | Holiest river of the south in the tirtha-yatra |
About Godavari
The great river of the Dakshinapatha, praised among the holiest tirthas in the pilgrimage discourses of the Vana Parva. The southern kingdoms of Ashmaka and Vidarbha lay within its basin.
Why it matters: Holiest river of the south in the tirtha-yatra
Details
- Point
- Near its source at Tryambakeshwar-Nashik, Maharashtra
- Parva
- Vana Parva tirtha-yatra of the Pandavas
On the Map
Godavari
Godavari sits at 19.93°N, 73.78°E.
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