Historical Site of the Mahabharata
Varnavata
वारणावत
Palace of Lac site
Varnavata (Near Hastinapur): Palace of Lac site, located at coordinates 29.11°N, 77.43°E.
Key Facts
| Type | Historical Site |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | वारणावत |
| Coordinates | 29.11°N, 77.43°E |
| Modern location | Near Hastinapur |
| Significance | Palace of Lac site |
About Varnavata
The town where the Lakshagriha (palace of lac) was built. Pandavas escaped the fire trap here. Identified with modern Barnawa, Baghpat district, Uttar Pradesh.
Why it matters: Palace of Lac site
Details
- Builder
- Purochana built the palace for Duryodhana
- Tunnel
- Vidura's tunnel helped Pandavas escape
On the Map
Varnavata
Varnavata sits at 29.11°N, 77.43°E, in Near Hastinapur.
View on the full mapEvents at Varnavata
- The Lac House PlotYear -45Duryodhana builds a palace of lac (highly flammable resin) and plans to burn the Pandavas alive. They escape through a secret tunnel.