Sacred Site of the Mahabharata
Shalagrama
शालग्राम
Vishnu tirtha of the sacred stones
Shalagrama (Kali Gandaki gorge near Muktinath, Nepal): Vishnu tirtha of the sacred stones, located at coordinates 28.82°N, 83.87°E.
Key Facts
| Type | Sacred Site |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | शालग्राम |
| Coordinates | 28.82°N, 83.87°E |
| Modern location | Kali Gandaki gorge near Muktinath, Nepal |
| Significance | Vishnu tirtha of the sacred stones |
About Shalagrama
The tirtha of Vishnu on the upper Gandaki, named in the Vana Parva's pilgrimage itinerary, where the river's ammonite stones are worshipped as the very body of the god.
Why it matters: Vishnu tirtha of the sacred stones
Details
- Parva
- Vana Parva tirtha-yatra
On the Map
Shalagrama
Shalagrama sits at 28.82°N, 83.87°E, in Kali Gandaki gorge near Muktinath, Nepal.
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