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Where did Kunti go when Pandavas went on exile?
When the Pandavas lose the kingdom in a dice game and are forced to go into exile for thirteen years, Kunti is forced by King Dhritarashtra to remain in the capital. She chose to stay in Vidura’s house rather than the royal palace.
Did Kunti go to Vanvas?
When the Pandavas had to undergo Vanvaas after the dhyutkrida, Kunti did not go with them. The Pandavas were now married to Draupadi and Kunti saw no reason to interfere in their married life. She stayed back, not in the palace with all its comforts, but with Vidura and his wife and led a simple life.
Did Kunti intentionally divided Draupadi?
Kunti did not take any such decision. When Pandavas returned to Kunti along with Draupadi, Kunti asked them to share the alms which they got without even seeing what they got. Once she saw that it is Draupadi, she regretted her statement.
Where is Kamyaka forest located?
Kamyaka Forest was situated on the western boundary of the Kuru Kingdom (Kuru Proper + Kurujangala), on the banks of the Saraswati River. It lay to the west of the Kurukshetra plain. It contained within it a lake called the Kamyaka lake (2,51).
How did Pandavas rule Hastinapur and indraprastra together?
Pandavas got the blessings of Kunti, Vidura, Dhritarastra and Gandhari and ruled both Hastinapur and Indraprasta reigns together. Dhritarastra tried to kill Bheema while offering blessings, but after demolishing an Iron Statue, mistaking it to be Bheema, he regained his senses and blessed the pandavas.
Why was Draupadi married to the five Pandavas?
Because of Kunti’s misunderstanding, Draupadi, princess of Panchala, was married to the five Pandavas. After Indraprastha was established, Kunti stayed in Hastinapura and had an affectionate relationship with her sister in law, Gandhari.
What happened to Pandavas after the Mahabharata war?
What happened to Pandavas after the Mahabharata war? It was nothing like Shri Ram ruled Ayodhya after defeating Ravana. But this era was more of Lord Krishna, rather than of Pandavas A swathamma killed all the upapandavas (children of pandava brothers with Draupadi), shikandi and dhristadhyumna and several others in the 18th day night of the war.
How many years did Pandavas rule for?
Pandavas ruled the Kingdom for 36 long years. They conducted several Rajasurya Yagas and Aswamedha Yagas and Yudhistira became a grand emperor (Chakravarty) for the entire nation.