Sacred Site of the Mahabharata
Utkochaka Tirtha
उत्कोचक
Where Dhaumya became the Pandavas' priest
Utkochaka Tirtha (Kurukshetra country, Haryana): Where Dhaumya became the Pandavas' priest, located at coordinates 29.40°N, 76.90°E.
Key Facts
| Type | Sacred Site |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | उत्कोचक |
| Coordinates | 29.40°N, 76.90°E |
| Modern location | Kurukshetra country, Haryana |
| Significance | Where Dhaumya became the Pandavas' priest |
About Utkochaka Tirtha
The tirtha where the Pandavas, on the road from Draupadi's svayamvara, accepted the sage Dhaumya as their family priest - the purohita who would serve them through every exile and triumph (Adi Parva).
Why it matters: Where Dhaumya became the Pandavas' priest
Details
- Dhaumya
- Brother of the sage Devala, hermit of Utkochaka
On the Map
Utkochaka Tirtha
Utkochaka Tirtha sits at 29.40°N, 76.90°E, in Kurukshetra country, Haryana.
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