Characters of the Mahabharata
Discover the complex characters of the Mahabharata, whose choices and actions shaped the greatest epic ever told.
Yudhishthira
The Eldest Pandava
Known as Dharmaraja, the embodiment of righteousness and truth.
Bhima
The Second Pandava
The mighty warrior known for his incredible strength and loyalty.
Arjuna
The Third Pandava
The legendary archer and recipient of the Bhagavad Gita from Lord Krishna.
Nakula
The Fourth Pandava
Known for his swordsmanship and beauty, son of Madri and the divine Ashwini Kumars.
Sahadeva
The Fifth Pandava
The youngest Pandava, known for his wisdom and knowledge of astronomy.
Draupadi
Wife of the Pandavas
The fire-born princess whose humiliation led to the great war.
Kunti
Mother of the Pandavas
The strong-willed mother who guided her sons through their hardships.
Abhimanyu
Son of Arjuna
The young warrior who knew how to enter but not exit the Chakravyuha formation.
Duryodhana
The Eldest Kaurava
The primary antagonist, driven by jealousy and ambition.
Karna
The Tragic Hero
The unsung hero known for his generosity and loyalty to Duryodhana.
Shakuni
The Master Manipulator
The cunning uncle of Duryodhana who orchestrated many conflicts.
Dhritarashtra
The Blind King
The blind king of Hastinapur and father of the Kauravas. His physical blindness mirrors his emotional blindness.
Gandhari
Mother of the Kauravas
The devoted wife of Dhritarashtra who chose to blindfold herself in solidarity with her blind husband.
Ekalavya
The Self-Taught Archer
A Nishada prince who mastered archery by practicing in front of a clay statue of Dronacharya.
Ashwatthama
Son of Dronacharya
A mighty warrior cursed with immortality for his role in the killing of the Pandava children.
Krishna
The Divine Guide
The incarnation of Lord Vishnu who guides the Pandavas through the war.
Bhishma
The Grand Patriarch
The mighty warrior bound by his vow, who fought for the Kauravas despite his love for the Pandavas.
Dronacharya
The Master Teacher
The legendary guru who taught both the Pandavas and Kauravas the art of warfare.