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Epic Characters

Meet the legendary figures from the great Indian epics. Explore their stories, virtues, and timeless impact on culture and philosophy.

Ramayana

Lord Rama

Lord Rama

The Divine Prince

The seventh avatar of Vishnu, embodiment of dharma and righteousness.

Sita

Sita

Princess of Mithila

Daughter of Earth, epitome of purity, devotion, and strength.

Hanuman

Hanuman

The Divine Vanara

The mighty devotee, symbol of strength and devotion.

Lakshmana

Lakshmana

Prince of Ayodhya

Rama's devoted brother, embodiment of service.

Ravana

Ravana

King of Lanka

The powerful demon king and great scholar.

Bharata

Bharata

Prince of Ayodhya

Righteous prince who ruled as Rama's representative.

Mahabharata

Lord Krishna

Lord Krishna

The Divine Guide

The eighth avatar of Vishnu, guide and protector of the Pandavas.

Arjuna

Arjuna

The Third Pandava

The greatest archer, recipient of the Bhagavad Gita.

Yudhishthira

Yudhishthira

The Eldest Pandava

Known as Dharmaraja, embodiment of righteousness.

Bhima

Bhima

The Second Pandava

The mighty warrior known for his strength.

Draupadi

Draupadi

Wife of the Pandavas

Born from fire, symbol of strength and dignity.

Karna

Karna

The Tragic Hero

The unsung hero, loyal friend of Duryodhana.

Bhagavad Gita

Lord Krishna

Lord Krishna

The Supreme Teacher

The divine charioteer who reveals the eternal wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna.

Arjuna

Arjuna

The Seeker of Truth

The mighty warrior who receives divine knowledge through his dialogue with Lord Krishna.

Sanjaya

Sanjaya

The Divine Narrator

Blessed with divine vision to narrate the events of Kurukshetra to King Dhritarashtra.

Dhritarashtra

Dhritarashtra

The Blind King

The blind king who listens to Sanjaya's narration of the Bhagavad Gita.

Bhagavata Purana

Krishna

Krishna

The Supreme Lord

The eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, known for his divine love and wisdom.

Radha

Radha

The Supreme Goddess

Krishna's eternal consort and the embodiment of pure, unconditional love (prema bhakti).

Balarama

Balarama

Krishna's Elder Brother

An incarnation of Adishesha, known for his immense strength and loyalty.

Kamsa

Kamsa

The Tyrant King of Mathura

Krishna's maternal uncle, whose tyranny and fear of a prophecy set the stage for Krishna's birth.

Prahladha

Prahladha

The Great Devotee

A dauntless devotee of Lord Vishnu, even as a child, born to the demon king Hiranyakashipu.

Yashodha

Yashodha

Krishna's Mother

Krishna's mother, a devoted wife of Vasudeva and a loving mother to Lord Krishna.

The Divine Armory

Discover the legendary Astras, celestial weapons wielded by gods and heroes, each possessing unimaginable power and a story of its own.

Brahmastra

A weapon of mass destruction, said to be capable of destroying the world. Once discharged, it could not be recalled.

, Arjuna, Karna

Sudarshana Chakra

The personal discus of Lord Vishnu. A spinning, serrated weapon that always returns to its owner after fulfilling its command.

Lord Vishnu/Krishna

Trishula

The three-pronged trident of Lord Shiva, symbolizing creation, preservation, and destruction. It is said to be invincible.

Lord Shiva

Vajra

The indestructible thunderbolt of Indra, king of the gods. Fashioned from the bones of the sage Dadhichi, it could cleave mountains.

Lord Indra

Pashupatastra

An irresistible and destructive personal weapon of Shiva, discharged by the mind, eyes, words, or a bow. Never to be used against lesser enemies.

Lord Shiva/Arjuna

Narayanastra

A missile of Vishnu that unleashes a barrage of millions of deadly projectiles. Its power increases with resistance.

Lord Vishnu/Ashwatthama

Agneyastra

The divine weapon of Agni, the fire god. It discharges a torrent of flames that are inextinguishable by normal means.

Agni, Arjuna

Varunastra

The weapon of Varuna, the god of water. It can unleash torrential rains or control bodies of water, capable of extinguishing any fire.

Varuna, Rama, Arjuna

Vayavastra

The weapon of Vayu, the god of wind. It can produce powerful gales and storms capable of lifting entire armies off the ground.

Vayu, Arjuna