River of the Mahabharata

Vaitarani

वैतरणी

Kalinga's holy river visited by the Pandavas

Vaitarani: Kalinga's holy river visited by the Pandavas, located at coordinates 20.77°N, 86.34°E.

Key Facts

Key facts about Vaitarani
TypeRiver
Sanskrit nameवैतरणी
Coordinates20.77°N, 86.34°E
SignificanceKalinga's holy river visited by the Pandavas

About Vaitarani

The sacred river of Kalinga where the Pandavas bathed and offered oblations during their pilgrimage, at the spot where the gods themselves were said to have sacrificed (Vana Parva).

Why it matters: Kalinga's holy river visited by the Pandavas

Details

Point
Near Jajpur, Odisha
Parva
Vana Parva tirtha-yatra with sage Lomasha

On the Map

Vaitarani

Vaitarani sits at 20.77°N, 86.34°E.

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