City of the Mahabharata
Shuktimati
शुक्तिमती
Ancestral source of the Kuru line through Satyavati; capital of Chedi in the Adi Parva.
Shuktimati: Ancestral source of the Kuru line through Satyavati; capital of Chedi in the Adi Parva, located at coordinates 24.60°N, 80.80°E.
Key Facts
| Type | City |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | शुक्तिमती |
| Coordinates | 24.60°N, 80.80°E |
| Significance | Ancestral source of the Kuru line through Satyavati; capital of Chedi in the Adi Parva. |
About Shuktimati
Capital of the Chedi kingdom on the river of the same name, seat of king Uparichara Vasu and later of Shishupala. The fish-born Satyavati's story begins in its waters.
Why it matters: Ancestral source of the Kuru line through Satyavati; capital of Chedi in the Adi Parva.
Rulers and Custodians
- Uparichara Vasu
- Damaghosha
- Shishupala
On the Map
Shuktimati
Shuktimati sits at 24.60°N, 80.80°E.
View on the full mapEvents at Shuktimati
- Birth of SatyavatiYear -160The apsara Adrika, living as a fish, swallows King Vasu's semen and gives birth to twins: King Matsya and Satyavati.