Historical Site of the Mahabharata
Indra's Pillar
इंद्र कील
Neutral sacred ground
Indra's Pillar (Northern Kurukshetra): Neutral sacred ground, located at coordinates 29.96°N, 76.89°E.
Key Facts
| Type | Historical Site |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | इंद्र कील |
| Coordinates | 29.96°N, 76.89°E |
| Modern location | Northern Kurukshetra |
| Significance | Neutral sacred ground |
About Indra's Pillar
The ancient pillar erected by Indra at Kurukshetra marking the spot where the war would begin and end.
Why it matters: Neutral sacred ground
Details
- Neutral
- No warrior could be attacked near this pillar
- Marker
- Divine marker of the battlefield
On the Map
Indra's Pillar
Indra's Pillar sits at 29.96°N, 76.89°E, in Northern Kurukshetra.
View on the full mapEvents at Indra's Pillar
- Final Peace TalksYear -14Krishna makes one final attempt for peace at Indra's Pillar, offering to accept just five villages for the Pandavas.