Are Pandavas Worshipped?

Members of the Nayakpodu tribe in the tiny village of Pinjaramadugu in Kamepalli mandal continue to follow the age-old tradition of worshipping Pancha Pandavas — the main characters of the epic Mahabharata — and the Pandava queen Draupadi with unflinching devotion.

Did all Kauravas hate Pandavas?

Both the Pandavas and Kauravas grew up with dislike towards each other. Bhima would throw Kauravas around, he would hold them under water, he would kick them with his feet. Kauravas couldn’t do anything to Bhima as they were no match to his strength. This bullying by Bhima led Kaurava to hate Pandavas in childhood.

Why Pandavas are not called Kauravas?

Since Pandu could not continue to remain the king of Hastinapur due to a curse, Dhritarashtra, his cousin-brother was made the king. Pandu’s five sons chose to be called Pandava and not Kaurava. In addition to the 100 Kauravas, Dhritarashtra and Gandhari were also blessed with a single daughter called Dussala.

Why did Draupadi sleep with all Pandavas?

A day after Draupadi was betrothed to marry the five Pandava brothers she had an erotic dream where all her husbands disrobed her of her virgin shift and made love to her. But the brothers knew that Draupadi desired Arjuna more than any of them and were eager to honour her wishes.

Why Pandavas went to Forest before marriage?

Thus losers in the deceitful act of gambling, and insulted by Kauravas, the Pandavas started for their exile in forest. Vidura told Yudhisthira to allow mother Kunti to stay back as she was old and weak.

Why did Duryodhana not listen to Gandhari?

(a) Duryodhana did not listen to his mother’s advice because he was very ambitious. He used to consider the Pandavas his political rivals and enemies.

Was Duryodhana a coward?

He was also an extremely courageous warrior and he was said to be a good ruler. Duryodhana’s greed and arrogance were the two qualities said to lead to his downfall in the Mahabharata. Suyodhana got the armour of shive from birth which made him invincible to all weapons.

Why Gandhari open her eyes?

Story – Gandhari was an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva. By doing penance of Shiva, Gandhari had received this boon from Lord Shiva that anyone she would see with open eyes and see in a naked state, his body would become of Vajra.

Why did Kauravas go to swarga and Pandavas to Naraka?

It explains the complexity of karma. This aspect of life and karma is beautifully explained in this ever confusing question that why Kauravas instead of their bad deeds get a place in Swarga (heaven) and Pandavas went to Naraka (hell). After the war ended, the Kauravas lose and the Pandavas win and rule over Hastinapur for over 36 years.

Did Pandavas end up in Hell and Kauravas in Heaven?

‘Pandavas’ ended up in Hell while ‘Kauravas’ ended up in Heaven!!! How can this be Justifiable? The Pandavas who went through all miseries in this world, lost their rights to rule,finally fought against the their cousins Kauravas and in the end what they get is HELL!!!

Was Krishna with Pandavas or Kauravas?

Personally, Krishna was always with Pandavas but, officially his Kingdom had equal political relationship with both Pandavas and Kauravas. Thus he decided to provide some material help to Duryodhan too.

How the Kauravas who died at Kurukshetra will find a place in Heaven?

This way, everybody including the 100 Kauravas who died in the war, on this land will go to heaven. This is how the Kauravas who die at Kurukshetra doing their duty as Kshatriyas (warriors) will find a place in heaven. It explains the complexity of karma.