Lord Rama, the central figure in the Ramayana, is revered as the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu and an embodiment of righteousness (dharma). Rama was born towards the end of Treta Yuga, and in the...
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In the beginning of the epic Mahabharata, Satyavati has emerged as critical player and influenced the destiny of the Kuru dynasty. As the queen mother and grandmother to the principal characters of...
Dushasana, a character in the Mahabharata, was the second son of King Dhritarashtra and Queen Gandhari, making him a Kaurava prince. Born into the influential Kuru dynasty, Dushasana grew up...
Bhishma Pitamah, also known as Devavrata, was born to King Shantanu and Bhagirathi Ganga. His birth marked a pivotal moment in the Kuru dynasty's history. However, his extraordinary birth...
King Pandu, a central figure in the Mahabharata, belonged to the illustrious Kuru dynasty. Born to King Vichitravirya and Queen Ambalika, Pandu faced a tragic fate that would shape the course of the...
King Dhritarashtra, a prominent figure in the Mahabharata, belonged to the Kuru dynasty. Born to King Vichitravirya and Queen Ambika, Dhritarashtra faced the challenge of being born blind. His lack...