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How long was Pandavas exile?
Therefore, the Pandavas were sent to exile for thirteen years. After spending twelve years of forest exile, they lived in disguise in Matsya Kingdom for one year.
How many years did Arjun go for exile?
12-year
The brothers, including Arjuna, were forced into a 12-year exile, to be followed by a year living incognito if Yudhishthira was to regain his kingdom.
Where did Pandavas spend 12 years in exile?
In the 12th year of their exile they left Kamyaka forest forever and went to the Dwaita woods (3,308). Thus the Pandavas spent their 12 years of forest life by shuttling between the Kamyaka and the Dwaita forests.
Why did Draupadi died first?
Bhima asks Yudhishthira why Draupadi died early and couldn’t continue the journey to heaven. Yudhishthira claims that though they all were equal unto her she had great partiality for Dhananjaya, so she obtained the fruit of that conduct today. Arjuna is the next person to die without completing the journey.
Who is father of Karna?
| Karna | |
|---|---|
| Spouses | Originally unnamed; Vrushali and Supriya in later retelling |
| Children | Sons including Vrishasena, Banasena and Vrishaketu |
| Relatives | Adhiratha (adoptive father) Radha (adoptive mother) Surya (father) Kunti (mother) Yudhishthira, Bhima, Arjuna, Nakula and Sahadeva (half-brothers) Possibly some adoptive brothers |
How long did the Pandavas go into exile?
After the game of dice, that Yudhisthira had lost against Duryodhana, the Pandavas were sent to an exile for a period of 13 years. Several notable events happened as Pandavas along with Draupadi went into exile.
When did Draupadi and Yudhisthira go into exile?
After the game of dice, that Yudhisthira had lost against Duryodhana, the Pandavas were sent to an exile for a period of 13 years. Several notable events happened as Pandavas along with Draupadi went into exile. The below mentioned are some significant events that took place during that period of time:
How many days remaining for completion of 13 years of exile?
Bhima’s statement from Virata Parva.. referring to 15 days remaining for completion of 13 years. The timing of this is the timing of Kichaka-Vadha (or day before).
Where did the Pandavas go in the Mahabharata?
According to Veda Vyas’ advice the Pandavas went to the kingdom of Virata in disguise. In the mean time Duryodhana sent his spies to discover Pandavas’ hideout. Hiding their weapons, the Pandavas entered the kingdom of Virata.