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
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | ऋष्यमूक पर्वत |
| Coordinates | 15.33°N, 76.46°E |
| Modern location | South India, near Hampi |
| Significance | Hanuman'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
Details
- Power
- Radiates divine spiritual energy
- Connection
- Meeting place of Rama and Hanuman in Ramayana
On the Map
Rishyamuka Mountain
Rishyamuka Mountain sits at 15.33°N, 76.46°E, in South India, near Hampi.
View on the full mapStories Set at Rishyamuka Mountain
The Story of Rama
The Tale Markandeya Told in the Forest
The Court of Sages at the Dvaita Lake
An exile that filled up with brahmanas instead of soldiers
The Arrow From Behind the Tree
A wife who read the omens, and a king who would not listen
The Friend of Dasaratha
A vulture fights Ravana in the sky, and a headless Rakshasa points the way to Sugriva