Sacred Site of the Mahabharata
Varanasi (Kashi)
वाराणसी (काशी)
Ancient sacred city
Varanasi (Kashi): Ancient sacred city, located at coordinates 25.32°N, 83.01°E.
Key Facts
| Type | Sacred Site |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | वाराणसी (काशी) |
| Coordinates | 25.32°N, 83.01°E |
| Significance | Ancient sacred city |
About Varanasi (Kashi)
The eternal city, one of the oldest living cities. Several events in the epic took place here.
Why it matters: Ancient sacred city
Details
- Temple
- Various temples mentioned in the epic
- Ghat
- Sacred ghats on the Ganges
- Sages
- Residence of many great sages
On the Map
Varanasi (Kashi)
Varanasi (Kashi) sits at 25.32°N, 83.01°E.
View on the full mapEvents at Varanasi (Kashi)
- Dhritarashtra's Forest RetreatYear 15Dhritarashtra, Gandhari, and Kunti retire to the forest as hermits. A forest fire claims their lives.
- Vidura's LiberationYear 15During their forest retirement, Yudhishthira encounters Vidura - exhausted and starving. Vidura transmits his life force into Yudhishthira through yoga and attains liberation.