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
| Type | Sacred Site |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | शतशृङ्ग |
| Coordinates | 30.73°N, 79.07°E |
| Region | north |
| Significance | The 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.
View on the full mapEvents 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.