Kingdom of the Mahabharata
Saurashtra
सौराष्ट्र
Western region of the Yadavas and its great tirthas
Saurashtra (Kathiawar peninsula, Gujarat): Western region of the Yadavas and its great tirthas, located at coordinates 21.80°N, 70.70°E.
Key Facts
| Type | Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | सौराष्ट्र |
| Coordinates | 21.80°N, 70.70°E |
| Modern location | Kathiawar peninsula, Gujarat |
| Significance | Western region of the Yadavas and its great tirthas |
About Saurashtra
The peninsular region of Gujarat containing Dwaraka, Prabhasa, and Mount Raivataka. Its tirthas are praised at length in the pilgrimage chapters of the Vana Parva, and the Yadavas made it their refuge from Jarasandha.
Why it matters: Western region of the Yadavas and its great tirthas
Rulers and Custodians
- Yadava confederacy
Details
- Tirthas
- Prabhasa and the Raivataka festivals lie within it
On the Map
Saurashtra
Saurashtra sits at 21.80°N, 70.70°E, in Kathiawar peninsula, Gujarat.
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