River of the Mahabharata
Oghavati
ओघवती
River beside Bhishma's bed of arrows
Oghavati: River beside Bhishma's bed of arrows, located at coordinates 29.88°N, 77.05°E.
Key Facts
| Type | River |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | ओघवती |
| Coordinates | 29.88°N, 77.05°E |
| Significance | River beside Bhishma's bed of arrows |
About Oghavati
The sacred stream of the Kurukshetra country on whose banks Bhishma lay upon his bed of arrows awaiting the sun's northern turn, and where he delivered his final teachings (Shanti and Anushasana Parvas).
Why it matters: River beside Bhishma's bed of arrows
Details
- Point
- Eastern Kurukshetra plain, Haryana
- Teaching
- Setting of the Shanti Parva discourses to Yudhishthira
On the Map
Oghavati
Oghavati sits at 29.88°N, 77.05°E.
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