Sacred Site of the Mahabharata
Syamantapanchaka
स्यमंतपंचक
Sacred lakes from ancient massacre
Syamantapanchaka (Within Kurukshetra, Haryana): Sacred lakes from ancient massacre, located at coordinates 29.90°N, 76.85°E.
Key Facts
| Type | Sacred Site |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | स्यमंतपंचक |
| Coordinates | 29.90°N, 76.85°E |
| Modern location | Within Kurukshetra, Haryana |
| Significance | Sacred lakes from ancient massacre |
About Syamantapanchaka
The five lakes of blood created by Parashurama after he killed all Kshatriyas 21 times. Located within the Kurukshetra region.
Why it matters: Sacred lakes from ancient massacre
Details
- Origin
- Parashurama filled five lakes with Kshatriya blood
- Purification
- He offered the blood to his ancestors
On the Map
Syamantapanchaka
Syamantapanchaka sits at 29.90°N, 76.85°E, in Within Kurukshetra, Haryana.
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