Shaunaka Mahashala
शौनक महाशाला | |
Painting by Jijithnr showing Ugrasrava Sauti narrating Mahabharata to Saunaka and sages | |
| Monastery information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Naimishyaranya University |
| Other names | Shaunaka Rishi Ashram |
| Dedicated to | Atharvaveda,Purana,Mahabharata |
| People | |
| Founder(s) | Shaunaka |
| Important associated figures | Shaunaka, Veda Vyasa, Pippalada, Lomaharshana, Ugrashravas |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Gurukul |
| Architect | Cottage |
| Site | |
| Location | Naimiṣāraṇya (forest) |
Shaunaka Mahashala was a higher educational institution founded by the ancient Indian Vedic philosopher Shaunaka Rishi in the ancient Naimisaranya forest.