Mountain of the Mahabharata
Vindhya
विन्ध्य
Range humbled by Agastya in the epic's telling
Vindhya (Vindhya range, central India): Range humbled by Agastya in the epic's telling, located at coordinates 24.60°N, 82.00°E.
Key Facts
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | विन्ध्य |
| Coordinates | 24.60°N, 82.00°E |
| Modern location | Vindhya range, central India |
| Significance | Range humbled by Agastya in the epic's telling |
About Vindhya
The central range that once grew in jealousy of Meru until the sage Agastya, its guru, bade it bow and wait for his return from the south - a return he never made. The tale is told to the Pandavas in the Vana Parva.
Why it matters: Range humbled by Agastya in the epic's telling
Details
- Moral
- Agastya's southward crossing opened the Dakshinapatha
On the Map
Vindhya
Vindhya sits at 24.60°N, 82.00°E, in Vindhya range, central India.
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