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Everyone knows that Gandhari had 100 sons. But, it is interesting to know that, Gandhari and Dhritarashtra also had a daughter. Her name was Duhsala or Dushala. Duhsala was youngest sister of Kaurava’s and Pandava’s. She was liked by everyone. She grew up under the guidance of Bhishma. She grew to be a very beautiful woman.…
Very few people know Barbarika. Barbarika was the son of Ghatotkach (son of Bhima) and Mauravi (daughter of Muru, a Yadava King). Barbarika was a Yaksha in previous Life. Once Lord Brahma asked Lord Vishnu to take birth on earth to destroy evil. Then a Yaksha boasted that he alone is capable of destroying all…
Wait!! ..Before you start frowning and closing this page .. please give a few seconds to state it clearly. Hanuman is also a character of Mahabharata. The first reference to Hunuman in Mahabharata comes in the time during the exile of Pandava’s. While roaming around the jungle in anger, Bhima sees that an old monkey…
Arjuna had four wives. Most of the people know only Draupadi and Subhadra. But, he had two more wives Uloopi and Chitrangadaa. When Arjuna was on the pilgrimage as penance, he went to farther northeastern Kingdoms of the Indian subcontinent. As mentioned in the story of Uloopi in the previous post, Arjuna entered the room…
A lot many people know about Vichitrvirya, son of Shantanu and Satyavati, but, very few people know that Vichitravirya was not the only son of the couple. Vichitravirya had an elder brother called Chitrangada. Very less is known about him. (Chitrangada must not be confused with Chitrangadaa the fourth wife of Arjuna) As according to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…