Least Known Characters Of Mahabharata – Iravan

Iravan, although played a smaller role in Mahabharata has a very interesting story. Iravan or Aravan as called in southern India was the son of Arjuna and Uloopi. He was a Naga prince and a fierce warrior. His life was not as dramatic as his death. Like his mother Uloopi, Iravan was also half human…

Least Known Characters Of Mahabharata – Uloopi

Most of the people know Draupadi and Subhadra as wives of Arjuna. But in fact, Arjuna had four wives. Uloopi was amongst them. Uloopi played an important role in Arjuna’s life so did Iravan (son of Uloopi and Arjuna) When Arjuna breaks into the chamber of Draupadi when she is in company with his elder…

Least Known Characters Of Mahabharata – Yuyutsu

Yuyutsu was the son of Dhritarashtra and a maid Sugadha who was Gandhari’s maid. Yuyutsu played a smaller but yet very relevant and important role in Mahabharata. Very few people know about this Dhritarashtra’s son. He has some similarity with Vidur. Both were dasiputra (sons of maid), both were loyal to Yudhishthira and both were…

Least Known Characters Of Mahabharata – Revati

Revati is another least known character of Mahabharata. Although she had a lesser role in the plot as well, her story is indeed fascinating. Reference of Revati can be found in Bhagwat Purana and Garg Samhita as well. Revati was the daughter of King Kakudmi (or Raivata). Kakudmi was a king of the Solar clan or…

Least Known Characters Of Mahabharata – Madhavi

One of the most amazing stories in Mahabharata is the story of Madhavi. Yet very less known about her. Madhavi was the daughter of Yayati and an Apsara. Madhavi had divine powers to remain virgin forever. She was also destined to give birth to four brave and strong sons who were fit to rule the…