Sacred Site of the Mahabharata
Munjaprishtha
मुञ्जपृष्ठ
Where Mandhatri learned the origin of Danda
Munjaprishtha (A peak of the Himavat range in the epic's sacred geography, not identified with any modern site): Where Mandhatri learned the origin of Danda, located at coordinates 31.30°N, 78.60°E.
Key Facts
| Type | Sacred Site |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | मुञ्जपृष्ठ |
| Coordinates | 31.30°N, 78.60°E |
| Modern location | A peak of the Himavat range in the epic's sacred geography, not identified with any modern site |
| Significance | Where Mandhatri learned the origin of Danda |
About Munjaprishtha
A peak of Himavat near the golden mountains, held in high esteem by the Pitris and the celestial rishis and named for the spot where Rama of Bhrigu's line sat beneath a banian and bound up his matted locks with munja grass. It is a favourite haunt of Rudra, and there the ascetic king Vasuhoma of the Angas kept his retreat with his queen. The emperor Mandhatri climbed to it to ask where Chastisement had come from, and heard the whole birth of Danda, from Brahma's sneeze that produced Kshupa to the rod passing at last into the hands of kings.
Why it matters: Where Mandhatri learned the origin of Danda
Details
- Name
- Called Munjaprishtha by rishis of rigid vows after Rama's munja-grass knot
On the Map
Munjaprishtha sits at 31.30°N, 78.60°E, in A peak of the Himavat range in the epic's sacred geography, not identified with any modern site.
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