Sacred Site of the Mahabharata
Hermitage of Vashishtha
वशिष्ठ आश्रम
The place where the Vasus stole the sacred cow and were subsequently cursed to be born as humans.
Hermitage of Vashishtha: The place where the Vasus stole the sacred cow and were subsequently cursed to be born as humans, located at coordinates 31.50°N, 78.50°E.
Key Facts
| Type | Sacred Site |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | वशिष्ठ आश्रम |
| Coordinates | 31.50°N, 78.50°E |
| Region | north |
| Significance | The place where the Vasus stole the sacred cow and were subsequently cursed to be born as humans. |
About Hermitage of Vashishtha
The sacred forest hermitage near Mount Meru where Sage Vashishtha (Apava) performed his austerities and kept his divine cow.
Why it matters: The place where the Vasus stole the sacred cow and were subsequently cursed to be born as humans.
On the Map
Hermitage of Vashishtha
Hermitage of Vashishtha sits at 31.50°N, 78.50°E.
View on the full mapEvents at Hermitage of Vashishtha
- Curse of the VasusYear -150The eight Vasus, led by Dyou, steal Sage Vashishtha's (Apava's) sacred cow and are cursed to be born as humans. Dyou receives the longest curse for instigating the theft.