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Mahendra mountain: FAQ & Sources
महेंद्र पर्वतMahendra is the mountain on the southern shore from which Hanuman leaps across the ocean to Lanka. It is also where Parashurama retires after meeting Rama.
RegionMahendragiri, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
Frequently asked questions
From where did Hanuman leap to Lanka?
From Mount Mahendra on the southern shore.
Who else went to Mahendra?
Parashurama, after he met Rama.
Sources
- Valmiki Ramayana
- Traditional identification for Hanuman's leap; a hill of the same name in Odisha is linked with Parashurama
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