Sacred Site of the Mahabharata
Kanva Ashrama
कण्व आश्रम
Ancestor of Kuru dynasty
Kanva Ashrama (Banks of the Malini river, near Kotdwar, Uttarakhand): Ancestor of Kuru dynasty, located at coordinates 29.74°N, 78.52°E.
Key Facts
| Type | Sacred Site |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | कण्व आश्रम |
| Coordinates | 29.74°N, 78.52°E |
| Modern location | Banks of the Malini river, near Kotdwar, Uttarakhand |
| Significance | Ancestor of Kuru dynasty |
About Kanva Ashrama
The hermitage of Sage Kanva where Shakuntala was raised and where King Dushyanta first met her. Traditionally located on the Malini river near Kotdwar, Uttarakhand.
Why it matters: Ancestor of Kuru dynasty
Details
- Lineage
- From here came the Kuru lineage through Bharata
- Hermitage
- Peaceful forest ashram on the banks of Malini river
On the Map
Kanva Ashrama
Kanva Ashrama sits at 29.74°N, 78.52°E, in Banks of the Malini river, near Kotdwar, Uttarakhand.
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