Mountain of the Mahabharata
Mount Mainaka
मैनाक
Son of Himavat on the pilgrims' Himalayan road
Mount Mainaka (High Garhwal Himalaya, Uttarakhand): Son of Himavat on the pilgrims' Himalayan road, located at coordinates 30.99°N, 78.94°E.
Key Facts
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | मैनाक |
| Coordinates | 30.99°N, 78.94°E |
| Modern location | High Garhwal Himalaya, Uttarakhand |
| Significance | Son of Himavat on the pilgrims' Himalayan road |
About Mount Mainaka
The golden-peaked son of Himavat, named in the Pandavas' Himalayan wanderings and in the epic's mountain catalogues. The pilgrims of the Vana Parva pass Mainaka on the road to Badari.
Why it matters: Son of Himavat on the pilgrims' Himalayan road
Details
- Legend
- Mainaka alone kept his wings when Indra clipped the mountains'
On the Map
Mount Mainaka
Mount Mainaka sits at 30.99°N, 78.94°E, in High Garhwal Himalaya, Uttarakhand.
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