Mysterious village of India: Where Mahabharata was written, Lord Ganesha had cursed the Saraswati river here

News Topical, Digital Desk : Uttarakhand is called the land of Goddess. This land is famous all over the world for religious places. Among these, the Chardham pilgrimage sites Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri are prominent. Apart from this, there are many other holy pilgrimage sites. Places like Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar, Rishikesh etc. are known for their religious specialty. Ganga also originates in Uttarakhand. A large number of devotees visit Uttarakhand in every season, but do you know that there is a village in Uttarakhand which has a deep connection with Mahabharata? It is also called the first village of India. Let's know everything about it-

Where is Mana village?

Mana village is located in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand state. This village is only 26 kilometers away from Tibet. This village is near National Highway 7. In simple words, National Highway 7 passes through Mana village. Its height above sea level is 3219 meters. Saraswati river also flows in this village. It is said that the confluence of Alaknanda and Saraswati also took place in Mana village.

Where was Mahabharata written?

There is a place called Vyas Pothi in Mana village. There is a religious belief that Ved Vyas ji lived in Vyas Pothi i.e. Vyas Cave. Lord Ganesha composed the Mahabharata in this cave. The distance of Vyas Pothi from Badrinath is just 3 kilometers.

When and why was the curse given?

It is contained in Sanatan scriptures that Lord Ganesha was getting distracted by the fast flow of the Saraswati river during the composition of Mahabharata. At that time, he requested Goddess Saraswati to reduce the flow or slow down the sound. However, Mother Saraswati did not listen to him. At that time Lord Ganesha got angry and cursed the Saraswati river that you will disappear at the place of origin and reach Patal. Due to his curse, Saraswati river goes directly to Patal from Mana village. However, mysteriously it emerges in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. At this place, the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers takes place.

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