Sacred Site of the Mahabharata

Mount Shatashringa

शतशृङ्ग

The birthplace of the five Pandavas, born through divine invocation on this sacred mountain.

Mount Shatashringa: The birthplace of the five Pandavas, born through divine invocation on this sacred mountain, located at coordinates 30.73°N, 79.07°E.

Key Facts

Key facts about Mount Shatashringa
TypeSacred Site
Sanskrit nameशतशृङ्ग
Coordinates30.73°N, 79.07°E
Regionnorth
SignificanceThe birthplace of the five Pandavas, born through divine invocation on this sacred mountain.

About Mount Shatashringa

The Mountain of a Hundred Peaks in the Himalayas, where King Pandu lived as an ascetic with his wives after the curse of Sage Kimdama.

Why it matters: The birthplace of the five Pandavas, born through divine invocation on this sacred mountain.

On the Map

Mount Shatashringa

Mount Shatashringa sits at 30.73°N, 79.07°E.

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Events at Mount Shatashringa

  • Pandu Renounces the WorldYear -37Distraught by the curse, Pandu decides to renounce his royal life. Kunti and Madri refuse to leave him and join him in asceticism.

Stories Set at Mount Shatashringa

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