Sacred Site of the Mahabharata
Plaksha Prasravana
प्लक्ष प्रस्रवण
Source of the Saraswati; end of Balarama's pilgrimage
Plaksha Prasravana (Shivalik foothills, Sirmaur region, Himachal Pradesh): Source of the Saraswati; end of Balarama's pilgrimage, located at coordinates 30.50°N, 77.50°E.
Key Facts
| Type | Sacred Site |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | प्लक्ष प्रस्रवण |
| Coordinates | 30.50°N, 77.50°E |
| Modern location | Shivalik foothills, Sirmaur region, Himachal Pradesh |
| Significance | Source of the Saraswati; end of Balarama's pilgrimage |
About Plaksha Prasravana
The source of the Saraswati beneath a sacred fig tree in the Shivalik foothills, the final tirtha of Balarama's pilgrimage up the river during the eighteen days of the war (Shalya Parva).
Why it matters: Source of the Saraswati; end of Balarama's pilgrimage
Details
- Parva
- Shalya Parva, Saraswata-upakhyana
On the Map
Plaksha Prasravana
Plaksha Prasravana sits at 30.50°N, 77.50°E, in Shivalik foothills, Sirmaur region, Himachal Pradesh.
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