Historical Site of the Mahabharata
Lakshagriha (Varnavata)
लाक्षागृह
Assassination attempt site
Lakshagriha (Varnavata): Assassination attempt site, located at coordinates 29.10°N, 77.42°E.
Key Facts
| Type | Historical Site |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | लाक्षागृह |
| Coordinates | 29.10°N, 77.42°E |
| Significance | Assassination attempt site |
About Lakshagriha (Varnavata)
The house of lac built by Purochana to burn the Pandavas alive. The Pandavas escaped through a secret tunnel. Varanavata is identified with modern Barnawa, Baghpat district, Uttar Pradesh.
Why it matters: Assassination attempt site
Details
- Trap
- House made of flammable lac
- Escape
- Tunnel built by Vidura
- Aftermath
- Purochana and his family died instead
On the Map
Lakshagriha (Varnavata)
Lakshagriha (Varnavata) sits at 29.10°N, 77.42°E.
View on the full mapEvents at Lakshagriha (Varnavata)
- The Palace of LacYear -35Duryodhana plots to burn the Pandavas alive in the palace of lac at Varnavata. Vidura warns them and they escape through a tunnel.