City of the Mahabharata
Pratishthana
प्रतिष्ठान
Seat of Pururavas and Yayati, ancestors of the Kurus, in the Adi Parva's dynastic tales. Identified with Jhusi near Prayagraj.
Pratishthana: Seat of Pururavas and Yayati, ancestors of the Kurus, in the Adi Parva's dynastic tales. Identified with Jhusi near Prayagraj, located at coordinates 25.43°N, 81.85°E.
Key Facts
| Type | City |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | प्रतिष्ठान |
| Coordinates | 25.43°N, 81.85°E |
| Significance | Seat of Pururavas and Yayati, ancestors of the Kurus, in the Adi Parva's dynastic tales. Identified with Jhusi near Prayagraj. |
About Pratishthana
The ancient capital of the Lunar dynasty's early kings, set at the confluence of the Ganga and Yamuna opposite Prayaga. Yayati ruled here before dividing the earth among his sons.
Why it matters: Seat of Pururavas and Yayati, ancestors of the Kurus, in the Adi Parva's dynastic tales. Identified with Jhusi near Prayagraj.
Rulers and Custodians
- Pururavas
- Nahusha
- Yayati
On the Map
Pratishthana
Pratishthana sits at 25.43°N, 81.85°E.
View on the full mapEvents at Pratishthana
- Yayati Cursed with Old AgeYear -990Devayani discovers that Yayati secretly fathered three sons with Sharmishtha. She complains to her father, Shukracharya, who curses Yayati with premature old age.
- Puru Crowned KingYear -10After Yayati's older sons refuse to take his old age, his youngest son Puru accepts it. After 1000 years of enjoyment, Yayati returns the youth, crowns Puru king, and curses his other sons.