Nanda Parbat () is a fictional city in the

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universe. It first appeared in '' Strange Adventures'' #216 (February 1969), created by

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. It is named after the Himalayan peak

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, with the first name mixed with another Himalayan peak

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History

Nanda Parbat is a hidden city nestled high in the mountains of

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. It is a place of healing and enlightenment watched over by the goddess Rama Kushna and her monks. Time moves slower in Nanda Parbat than the outside world. Rama is known as the entity responsible for turning Boston Brand into the hero

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following his death. As Rama's agent, Boston wanders the Earth performing good deeds in hopes of eventually accessing the afterlife. Deadman has returned to Nanda Parbat on occasion to defend it against attackers.

Invisible map

A map had been used to reach Nanda Parbat in the story arc '' The Resurrection of Ra's al Ghul'' written by

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and

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. The map is supposedly composed of seven pieces, including a tattoo, a scrap of parchment, a poem and a birthmark.

Notable appearances

Rama Kushna and Nanda Parbat have also played a role in the lives of other DC Comics characters: * Judomaster lived in Nanda Parbat before joining L.A.W. It is responsible for his slowed aging. * The

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spent time in Nanda Parbat, seeking meaning in the senseless violence he witnessed in

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. During his convalescence, he received a vision of the future and witnessed the

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. * In '' 52'', Renee Montoya trains with Richard Dragon in Nanda Parbat to succeed Victor Sage as the

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. Furthermore, Ralph Dibny visits Nanda Parbat in an attempt to resurrect his wife Sue. * In ''

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'' #663, Batman enters the state of

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using a technique learned in Nanda Parbat to find the hidden or occult pattern to the Joker's recent murders. * In ''

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'', Deadman,

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, Jason Blood, Kid Devil, and Randu travel to Nanda Parbat to help Rama Kushna balance the forces of good and evil. * In ''

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'', Saint Walker and Renee Montoya hold Victor Sage's funeral in Nanda Parbat. * In ''

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'' Annual #12, Renee Montoya goes to Nanda Parbat trying to get rid of the

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, while Richard Dragon let her go to Penemue who tried to get the mark for himself. * In ''

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'' #13, the Books of Magic are hidden in Nanda Parbat, which

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and Doctor Mist acknowledge as a place of great power.

In other media

Television

* Nanda Parbat appears in the ''

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'' episode "Dead Reckoning". * Nanda Parbat appears in the

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series ''

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'' and ''

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''. * Nanda Parbat appears in ''Gotham''.

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is its Minister of Antiquities, a status he exploits to invoke

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after being arrested.

Film

Nanda Parbat appears in '' Batman: Soul of the Dragon''. It is home to O-Sensei, who ran a martial arts dojo, as well as a gate to the god Naga's dimension.

Video games

* Nanda Parbat appears in ''

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''. * Nanda Parbat appears in '' Lego DC Super-Villains''.

References

External links

DCU Guide: Rama KushnaDCU Guide: Taj Ze
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