Divine Realm of the Mahabharata
Uttarakuru
उत्तरकुरु
Forbidden blessed land at the limit of Arjuna's conquest
Uttarakuru: Forbidden blessed land at the limit of Arjuna's conquest, located at coordinates 35.00°N, 77.50°E.
Key Facts
| Type | Divine Realm |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | उत्तरकुरु |
| Coordinates | 35.00°N, 77.50°E |
| Identified as | Mythic land placed beyond the trans-Himalaya |
| Significance | Forbidden blessed land at the limit of Arjuna's conquest |
About Uttarakuru
The blessed land beyond the Himalayas where the perfected dwell without sorrow. At its gates Arjuna's northern digvijaya was halted by guardians who told him no mortal may enter, and they gave tribute for the Rajasuya unseen (Sabha Parva).
Why it matters: Forbidden blessed land at the limit of Arjuna's conquest
Details
- Tribute
- Celestial garments and gems were handed out from its border
On the Map
Uttarakuru sits at 35.00°N, 77.50°E.
View on the full mapEvents at Uttarakuru
- Arjuna at the Gates of UttarakuruYear -29Pressing past Mount Kailasa into the blessed land of Harivarsha-Uttarakuru, Arjuna is stopped by celestial gatekeepers: no mortal may enter, but tribute is granted unseen.
Stories Set at Uttarakuru
The Conquest of the North
Arjuna's road for the rajasuya
The Elephant the Sage Called Son
Gautama argues his way through every heaven for a stolen calf
The Rain Agastya Did Not Need
Twelve years of drought against one sage's seeds
Sanjaya Describes the Earth
The blind king asks what the earth is worth, and his charioteer answers with the whole of it