Vinda

Vinda Vinda was the twin brother of Anuvinda of Avanti. They were also addressed as Kekayas. They fought along side Duryodhana.  On the 12th day of war Vinda and Anuvinda of Avanti, with their troops encountered Virata, the ruler of Matsyas at the head of his forces, like Indra and…

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Vipatha

Vipatha Vipatha was Karna’s brother and was killed by Arjuna on the 12th day of the war. Then Arjuna piercing Karna with seven shafts, despatched the latter’s younger brother by means of his sharp shafts. Slaying Shatrunjaya thus with six arrows, Partha, with a broad-headed shaft, struck off Vipatha’s head…

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Virata

Virata Virata was the king of Matsyas, in whose palace the Pandavas and Draupadi lived during their Ajnatavasa.  On the 12th day of war Vinda and Anuvinda of Avanti, with their troops encountered Virata, the ruler of Matsyas at the head of his forces, like Indra and Agni in days…

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Vivimshati

Vivimshati Vivimshati was one of the hundred sons of Dhritarashtra; and an younger brother of Duryodhana. On the 12th day of war Vivimshati resisted the heroic Sutasoma of great prowess, as the latter advanced towards Drona, scattering showers of arrows. Sutasoma, however, excited with wrath, pierced his uncle Vivimshati with…

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Vrata

Vrata Vrata is a religious votive rite, a vow often involving abstinence from food, particularly common with women. It may be accompanied with elaborate prayers, other rites such as charity or visit to a temple, sometimes observed during festivals or with sanskara (rite of passage) ceremonies. It is found in ancient Hindu texts such…

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Vrata

Vrata Vrata (Sanskrit: व्रत) means “vow, resolve, devotion”, and refers to the practice of austerity, particularly in matters related to foods and drinks, as part of a pious observance or prayers seeking health, fertility, long life or happiness for her loved ones. Derived from the root ‘vr’ (“will, rule, restrain, conduct, choose,…

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