[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879) › c5.1957 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1957 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1957 - **Language:** English ### [c5.1957](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1957) VAITARANĪ. ‘(The river) to be crossed,’ that is, the river of hell, which must be crossed before the infernal regions can be entered. This river is described as being filled with blood, ordure, and all sorts of filth, and to run with great impetuosity. A second river stated by the Mahā-bhārata to be in the country of the Kalingas; it must be the river of the same name (vulg. “Byeturnee”) somewhat higher up in Cuttack. - [Previous: c5.1956](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1956) - [Next: c5.1958](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1958) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) ## Cites (1) - [Mahābhārata](https://indike.org/pramana/in.lit.mahabharata.vyasa) — Vyāsa, Sanskrit --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1957](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1957) · Pramāṇa