Forest of the Mahabharata
Banks of the Malini River
मालिनी नदी
The location where King Dushyanta met and married Shakuntala, and where Emperor Bharata was born.
Banks of the Malini River: The location where King Dushyanta met and married Shakuntala, and where Emperor Bharata was born, located at coordinates 29.50°N, 78.50°E.
Key Facts
| Type | Forest |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | मालिनी नदी |
| Coordinates | 29.50°N, 78.50°E |
| Region | north |
| Significance | The location where King Dushyanta met and married Shakuntala, and where Emperor Bharata was born. |
About Banks of the Malini River
A beautiful, sacred riverbank hosting the hermitage of Sage Kanva.
Why it matters: The location where King Dushyanta met and married Shakuntala, and where Emperor Bharata was born.
On the Map
Banks of the Malini River
Banks of the Malini River sits at 29.50°N, 78.50°E.
View on the full mapEvents at Banks of the Malini River
- Dushyanta's HuntYear -140King Dushyanta goes on a massive hunting expedition and discovers Sage Kanva's beautiful hermitage on the banks of the Malini river.
- Marriage of ShakuntalaYear -140Dushyanta meets Shakuntala, daughter of Vishvamitra and Menaka, and marries her through the secret Gandharva rites.
- Birth of Bharata (Sarvadamana)Year -139Shakuntala gives birth to a divinely powerful son, initially named Sarvadamana because he tamed all wild beasts in the forest.