Mountain of the Mahabharata

Rishyamuka Mountain

ऋष्यमूक पर्वत

Hanuman's birthplace

Rishyamuka Mountain (South India, near Hampi): Hanuman's birthplace, located at coordinates 15.33°N, 76.46°E.

Key Facts

Key facts about Rishyamuka Mountain
TypeMountain
Sanskrit nameऋष्यमूक पर्वत
Coordinates15.33°N, 76.46°E
Modern locationSouth India, near Hampi
SignificanceHanuman's birthplace

About Rishyamuka Mountain

The sacred mountain where Hanuman was born and where he performed great austerities to gain his divine powers.

Why it matters: Hanuman's birthplace

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Power
Radiates divine spiritual energy
Connection
Meeting place of Rama and Hanuman in Ramayana

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Rishyamuka Mountain

Rishyamuka Mountain sits at 15.33°N, 76.46°E, in South India, near Hampi.

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