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

Key facts about Indra's Pillar
TypeHistorical Site
Sanskrit nameइंद्र कील
Coordinates29.96°N, 76.89°E
Modern locationNorthern Kurukshetra
SignificanceNeutral 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.

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Events 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.

Stories Set at Indra's Pillar

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