Articles related to "Draupadi"
Draupadi VIII - Disrobing
Duryodhana invites Yudhishthir to play a game of dice. He cheats and Yudhishthir loses everything, including his wife Draupadi. Duryodhana then instructs his brother to strip Draupadi in the court and parade her naked.
yudhishthir • duryodhana • shakuni • dhritarashtra • kaurava
Duryodhana invites Yudhishthir to play a game of dice. He cheats and Yudhishthir loses everything, including his wife Draupadi. Duryodhana then instructs his brother to strip Draupadi in the court and parade her naked.
yudhishthir • duryodhana • shakuni • dhritarashtra • kaurava
Draupadi XI - Exile
The exile was hard on Draupadi. She was a princess who had not seen the outdoors. The daily physical exertions took their toll on her. But the mental agony of an injured pride was unbearable. Her only consolation was her guide and friend, Krishna, who visited them from time to time and encouraged their flagging spirits. On the other hand Duryodhana and his cronies lost no opportunity to rub salt on her wounds.
pandavas • kamyaka • draupadi • ekchakra • krishna
The exile was hard on Draupadi. She was a princess who had not seen the outdoors. The daily physical exertions took their toll on her. But the mental agony of an injured pride was unbearable. Her only consolation was her guide and friend, Krishna, who visited them from time to time and encouraged their flagging spirits. On the other hand Duryodhana and his cronies lost no opportunity to rub salt on her wounds.
pandavas • kamyaka • draupadi • ekchakra • krishna
Draupadi XIV - War
Thw war began. Many of Draupadi's loved ones were killed. But so were her enemies. Ultimately Duryodhan was killed and Draupadi's mission was accomplished.
duryodhana • indraprastha • pandavas • bhishma • draupadi
Thw war began. Many of Draupadi's loved ones were killed. But so were her enemies. Ultimately Duryodhan was killed and Draupadi's mission was accomplished.
duryodhana • indraprastha • pandavas • bhishma • draupadi
Draupadi IV - Polyandry
The article describes how Draupadi became the common wife of the five Pandava brothers and discusses issues related to polyandry and polygamy.
pandavas • draupadi • ekachakra • kunti • panchal
The article describes how Draupadi became the common wife of the five Pandava brothers and discusses issues related to polyandry and polygamy.
pandavas • draupadi • ekachakra • kunti • panchal
Draupadi V - Subhadra
Arjun is exiled fro entering Draupadi's chamber while she is in bed with Yudhishthir. During his exile he marries many princesses including Krishna's sister Subhadra. Subjadra cleverly diffuses an expected confrontation with Draupadi.
draupadi • pandava • arjun • yudhishthir • krishna
Arjun is exiled fro entering Draupadi's chamber while she is in bed with Yudhishthir. During his exile he marries many princesses including Krishna's sister Subhadra. Subjadra cleverly diffuses an expected confrontation with Draupadi.
draupadi • pandava • arjun • yudhishthir • krishna
The Palace of Illusions by Chitra Divakaruni
Draupadi is always seen in the context of her husbands, Krishna and even Duryodhan. Divakaruni explores her possible relations with her father, brother and mother-in-law.
the palace of illusions • chitra divakaruni • mahabharata • draupadi • pandava brothers
Draupadi is always seen in the context of her husbands, Krishna and even Duryodhan. Divakaruni explores her possible relations with her father, brother and mother-in-law.
the palace of illusions • chitra divakaruni • mahabharata • draupadi • pandava brothers
Draupadi VII - Duryodhana
Draupadi takes Duryodhanato the Palace of Illusions, where he gets confused and falls into a pool of water. Draupadi taunts him and he swears to take revenge.
indraprastha • khandava • krishna • yudhishthir • agni
Draupadi takes Duryodhanato the Palace of Illusions, where he gets confused and falls into a pool of water. Draupadi taunts him and he swears to take revenge.
indraprastha • khandava • krishna • yudhishthir • agni
Draupadi X - Rematch
Draupadirefrains from pronouncing her curse and Dhritarashtra restores to the Pandavas whatever they had lost. But Duryodhan was adamant. He insisted on a rematch with an unusaul set of conditions.
draupadi • gandhari • hastinapur • dhritarashtra • yudhishthir
Draupadirefrains from pronouncing her curse and Dhritarashtra restores to the Pandavas whatever they had lost. But Duryodhan was adamant. He insisted on a rematch with an unusaul set of conditions.
draupadi • gandhari • hastinapur • dhritarashtra • yudhishthir
Draupadi III - Arjun
Arjun, disguised as a brahmin comes to the swayamwara and pierces the eye of the fish. The sons of Pandu, hitherto presumed dead, now reveal that they had escaped the fire. Draupadi marries Arjun.
karna • krishna • draupadi • anga • duryodhana
Arjun, disguised as a brahmin comes to the swayamwara and pierces the eye of the fish. The sons of Pandu, hitherto presumed dead, now reveal that they had escaped the fire. Draupadi marries Arjun.
karna • krishna • draupadi • anga • duryodhana
Draupadi XIII - Keechak
Keechak bullies his sister, Queen Sudeshana, in sending Sairhandri to his bedroom. A scuffle takes place and Draupadi escapes. The next night Bhim kills Keechak and everyone assumes that Sairhandri's husbands have taken revenge.
keechak • matsya • pandavas • draupadi • virat
Keechak bullies his sister, Queen Sudeshana, in sending Sairhandri to his bedroom. A scuffle takes place and Draupadi escapes. The next night Bhim kills Keechak and everyone assumes that Sairhandri's husbands have taken revenge.
keechak • matsya • pandavas • draupadi • virat
Draupadi I - Birth
Draupadi emeged as a full-grown woman from the sacrificial fire. This article narrates the events leading to her birth.
draupadi • drupad • panchal • prushata • agnivesh
Draupadi emeged as a full-grown woman from the sacrificial fire. This article narrates the events leading to her birth.
draupadi • drupad • panchal • prushata • agnivesh
Draupadi II - Swayamwara
Draupadi was an extraordinary woman and her father wanted to find an extraordinary husband for her. A contest was devised and the winner would get to marry Draupadi.
draupadi • krishna • dwarka • swayamwara • drupad
Draupadi was an extraordinary woman and her father wanted to find an extraordinary husband for her. A contest was devised and the winner would get to marry Draupadi.
draupadi • krishna • dwarka • swayamwara • drupad
Draupadi IX - Monologue
Draupadi addresses the men in the court. She chastises the elders for being silent while she was being humiliated. She questions Vidur on the propriety of the proceedings. She showers her husbands with contempt. In the end she is all et to pronounce a curse on Hastinapur.
hastinapur • bhishma • drona • dhritarashtra • vidur
Draupadi addresses the men in the court. She chastises the elders for being silent while she was being humiliated. She questions Vidur on the propriety of the proceedings. She showers her husbands with contempt. In the end she is all et to pronounce a curse on Hastinapur.
hastinapur • bhishma • drona • dhritarashtra • vidur
Draupadi VI - Coronation
Yudhishthir decides to form the Rajsuya sacrifice to assume the title of emperor. Shishupal tries to disrupt the proceedings and is killed by Krishna. In the process he cuts his finger, which is bandaged by Draupadi. Krishna promises to repay the debt.
rajsuya • yudhishthir • arjun • pandavas • jarasandh
Yudhishthir decides to form the Rajsuya sacrifice to assume the title of emperor. Shishupal tries to disrupt the proceedings and is killed by Krishna. In the process he cuts his finger, which is bandaged by Draupadi. Krishna promises to repay the debt.
rajsuya • yudhishthir • arjun • pandavas • jarasandh
Draupadi XII - Sairhandri
The Pandavas obtain employment in the kingdom of Matsya, disguised as servants of Yudhishthir. They settle down in their new roles, excepting Draupadi. She becomes the object of desire of the queen's brother.
pandavas • virat • matsya • yudhishthir • kank
The Pandavas obtain employment in the kingdom of Matsya, disguised as servants of Yudhishthir. They settle down in their new roles, excepting Draupadi. She becomes the object of desire of the queen's brother.
pandavas • virat • matsya • yudhishthir • kank
The Yaksha Prashna Continues
The next sets of questions are simple and focus on the relationships forged in life and on what constitutes good conduct.
yaksha prashna • yudhishthir • yaksha • soul • charity
The next sets of questions are simple and focus on the relationships forged in life and on what constitutes good conduct.
yaksha prashna • yudhishthir • yaksha • soul • charity
Draupdi XV - Death
This article describes the death of Draupadi and her ascent to heaven.
yudhishthir • krishna • pandavasparikshit • abhimanyu • arjun
This article describes the death of Draupadi and her ascent to heaven.
yudhishthir • krishna • pandavasparikshit • abhimanyu • arjun
Epic Heroines
A peep into the past of how women were in the days of yore..
ramayana • mahabharatha • sita • valmiki • draupadi
A peep into the past of how women were in the days of yore..
ramayana • mahabharatha • sita • valmiki • draupadi
"Panch Kanya" or Five Virgins
An enigmatic verse from Sanskrit about these five women has baffled scholars for long and though there have been numerous interpretations none have been satisfactory.
panch kanya • ahalya • draupadi • kunti • tara
An enigmatic verse from Sanskrit about these five women has baffled scholars for long and though there have been numerous interpretations none have been satisfactory.
panch kanya • ahalya • draupadi • kunti • tara
Glossary C to H
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with C to H.
demi-gods • demons • dravidians • devas • ganga
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with C to H.
demi-gods • demons • dravidians • devas • ganga
Solar Eclipse And Hindu Mythology
A landmark solar eclipse will take place on July 22, 2009. It is the appropriate time to look at the most celebrated solar eclipse in Hindu mythology.
total solar eclipse • surya graham • hinduism • mahabharata • jayadrata
A landmark solar eclipse will take place on July 22, 2009. It is the appropriate time to look at the most celebrated solar eclipse in Hindu mythology.
total solar eclipse • surya graham • hinduism • mahabharata • jayadrata
Apsaras - II
Ghritachi was responsible for the birth of several personalities, many of them in unusual ways. She along with other apsaras entertained special guests on spesial occasions. Tilottama was created as the most beautiful female in order to bring about the end of the Demon brothers Sunda and Upasunda, who were endowed with a peculiar boon.
ghritachi • drona • pandava • kaurava • mahabharata
Ghritachi was responsible for the birth of several personalities, many of them in unusual ways. She along with other apsaras entertained special guests on spesial occasions. Tilottama was created as the most beautiful female in order to bring about the end of the Demon brothers Sunda and Upasunda, who were endowed with a peculiar boon.
ghritachi • drona • pandava • kaurava • mahabharata
Shikhandi
Amba was reborn as Drupad's daughter Shikhandini, who later became a male, Shikhandi, as per the prophecy of Lord Shiva. In the battle of Mahabharata Shikhandi became the cause of Bhishma's death, thus fulfilling Amba's mission.
amba • drupad • shikhandini • bhishma • shikhandi
Amba was reborn as Drupad's daughter Shikhandini, who later became a male, Shikhandi, as per the prophecy of Lord Shiva. In the battle of Mahabharata Shikhandi became the cause of Bhishma's death, thus fulfilling Amba's mission.
amba • drupad • shikhandini • bhishma • shikhandi
Chapter 1: Arjuna's Sorrow - Verse 17,18 & 19
An introduction to the skills of the kings on the side of Pandavas.
ambimanyu • sanjaya • subhadra • drupada
An introduction to the skills of the kings on the side of Pandavas.
ambimanyu • sanjaya • subhadra • drupada
Chapter 1: Arjuna's Sorrow - Verse 5,6 & 7
Duryodhana laments about the strength of his enemy.
gita • duryodhana • enemy
Duryodhana laments about the strength of his enemy.
gita • duryodhana • enemy
Bangalore's Fire Walking Festival
The organisers of the Sri Drowpathy Amman Fire Walking Festival claim theirs is the biggest annual firewalking festival in Asia.
firewalking festival • fire walking festival • world religion • events in south india • religious festivals in asia
The organisers of the Sri Drowpathy Amman Fire Walking Festival claim theirs is the biggest annual firewalking festival in Asia.
firewalking festival • fire walking festival • world religion • events in south india • religious festivals in asia
Kedarnath Jyotirlinga
Set in the scenic Himalayas, Kedarnath is the northernmost of the Dwadasa Jyotirlingas. It was established by the Pandavas after the Mahabharata War.
kedarnath • dwadasa jyotirlingas • garhwal • himalayas • mandakini
Set in the scenic Himalayas, Kedarnath is the northernmost of the Dwadasa Jyotirlingas. It was established by the Pandavas after the Mahabharata War.
kedarnath • dwadasa jyotirlingas • garhwal • himalayas • mandakini
The Brahmananda Purana
The Brahmananda Purana was originally narrated by Vayu Deva at the end of the yagna in which King Pururava was killed. It provides a graphic description of ancient India.
brahmananda purana • scripture • hinduism • kurukshetra • lomaharshana
The Brahmananda Purana was originally narrated by Vayu Deva at the end of the yagna in which King Pururava was killed. It provides a graphic description of ancient India.
brahmananda purana • scripture • hinduism • kurukshetra • lomaharshana
Manu's Descendents
Manu and Ananti had five children. His son Uttanpada carried on the lineage. Daksha was one of his descendents. Daksha's daughter married various sages and populated the world. The most important were Aditi and Diti who were the mothers of the demi-Gods and demons respectively.
brahma • shatrupa • saraswati • manu • manav
Manu and Ananti had five children. His son Uttanpada carried on the lineage. Daksha was one of his descendents. Daksha's daughter married various sages and populated the world. The most important were Aditi and Diti who were the mothers of the demi-Gods and demons respectively.
brahma • shatrupa • saraswati • manu • manav
Raksha Bandhan 2009
Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi takes place on August 5, 2009. The Hindu festival is a chance for people worldwide to celebrate the bond of protection and friendship.
raksha bandhan • raksha bandhan 2009 • rakhi 2009 • raksha bandhan origin • raksha bandhan history
Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi takes place on August 5, 2009. The Hindu festival is a chance for people worldwide to celebrate the bond of protection and friendship.
raksha bandhan • raksha bandhan 2009 • rakhi 2009 • raksha bandhan origin • raksha bandhan history
Visit Mamallapuram's Temples In South India
The Tamil Nadu town of Mamallapuram is an old temple town, a modern day stone carving center, and a cheap South Indian backpacker beach resort all in one.
mamallapuram • mamallapuram's temples • temples in south india • south indian temple • south indian temple art
The Tamil Nadu town of Mamallapuram is an old temple town, a modern day stone carving center, and a cheap South Indian backpacker beach resort all in one.
mamallapuram • mamallapuram's temples • temples in south india • south indian temple • south indian temple art
Barbareek's Father
This is the first article in the series on Barbareek, a great warrior who is now worshipped in many temples across India. It begins with the marriage of his paternal grandparents in strange circumstances. It goes on to describe the birth of his father and ends with the search for a bride for his father.
barbareek • pandu • lakshagrah • bhim • hidimba
This is the first article in the series on Barbareek, a great warrior who is now worshipped in many temples across India. It begins with the marriage of his paternal grandparents in strange circumstances. It goes on to describe the birth of his father and ends with the search for a bride for his father.
barbareek • pandu • lakshagrah • bhim • hidimba
Nala Damayanti - II
Nala loses everything to his brother in a gambling game and is exiled with his new wife. To make matters worse they get separated. They become prisoners of Fate waiting for Fate to make the next move.
nala • damayanti • kali • dwapar • pushkar
Nala loses everything to his brother in a gambling game and is exiled with his new wife. To make matters worse they get separated. They become prisoners of Fate waiting for Fate to make the next move.
nala • damayanti • kali • dwapar • pushkar
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