What happened to Ashwathama in the end?
Krishna intervened and revived the stillborn baby, and Ashwatthama was made to give up his source of power – the gemstone in the middle of his forehead. Due to his immortality, he was cursed to live forever till the end of time with the gaping wound on his forehead.
Did Ashwathama is still alive?
Definitely, Ashwatthama still being alive since Mahabharata due to the curse which was given to him by God Krishna. Some people have seen Ashwathama in different states of India. He is devotee of God Shiva. Ashwathama comes to worship in some Shiva temples.
What did Ashwatthama do in Kurukshetra War?
Ashwatthama was appointed as the final commander-in-chief of the Kauravas in the Kurukshetra War. Overcome with grief and rage, he slaughters most of the Pandava camp in a single night offensive. Ashwatthama ruled the Northern Panchala being subordinate to the rulers of Hastinapura.
Why did Ashwathama kill the sons of Draupadi instead of Pandavas?
After reaching the Pandava camp, Ashwathama quietly enters one of the tents. However, owing to the darkness, Ashwathama mistakenly kills the five sons of Draupadi instead of the Pandavas. According to another version of the Mahabharata, Ashwathama purposely kills the sons of the Pandavas to destroy the Kuru clan.
How did Ashwatthama kill Dhrishtadyumna?
Along with Kripa and Kritavarma, Ashwatthama plans to attack the Pandavas camp at night. Ashwatthama first kicks and awakens Dhrishtadyumna, the commander of the Pandava army and the killer of his father. Ashwatthama strangles the half-awake Dhrishtadyumna by choking him to death as the prince begs to be allowed to die with a sword in his hand.
How did Ashwatthama defeat Anjanaparvan?
Ashwatthama. On the 14th day of the war , he killed an Akshuhani of Rakshasa and when Anjanaparvan created illusions he penetrated it by Vajra and Vayavya Astra. He also killed Anjanaparvan and defeated Ghatotkacha several times by achieving feats of defelecting enemies celestial weapon at themselves.