Historical Site of the Mahabharata
Pramanakoti
प्रमाणकोटि
Site of Duryodhana's poisoning of young Bhima
Pramanakoti (On the Ganga near Hastinapura, Uttar Pradesh): Site of Duryodhana's poisoning of young Bhima, located at coordinates 29.20°N, 78.00°E.
Key Facts
| Type | Historical Site |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | प्रमाणकोटि |
| Coordinates | 29.20°N, 78.00°E |
| Modern location | On the Ganga near Hastinapura, Uttar Pradesh |
| Significance | Site of Duryodhana's poisoning of young Bhima |
About Pramanakoti
The pleasure-ground on the Ganga near Hastinapura where the boy Duryodhana poisoned Bhima's food and threw his unconscious body into the river. Bhima sank to the Naga realm, where the serpent king's elixir gave him the strength of ten thousand elephants (Adi Parva).
Why it matters: Site of Duryodhana's poisoning of young Bhima
Details
- Outcome
- Bhima returned after eight days, stronger than before
On the Map
Pramanakoti
Pramanakoti sits at 29.20°N, 78.00°E, in On the Ganga near Hastinapura, Uttar Pradesh.
View on the full mapEvents at Pramanakoti
- Bhima at PramanakotiYear -48During a sporting excursion at Pramanakoti, Duryodhana feeds Bhima poisoned food and throws his unconscious body into the Ganga. Bhima sinks to the realm of the nagas, where serpent venom neutralizes the poison and Vasuki grants him divine strength.