Which Apsara wanted to marry Arjuna when he was in Indraloka?
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Urvashi
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Rambha
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Menka
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Tilottma
Urvashi was the apsara (celestial nymph) who fell in love with Arjuna when he visited Indraloka (the realm of Indra) during his exile. According to the Mahabharata, she was infatuated with Arjuna but cursed him when he initially rejected her advances, causing him to live as a eunuch for a year.
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The correct answer is A) Urvashi. Urvashi was an Apsara, a celestial nymph, who desired to marry Arjuna, one of the Pandava brothers. When Arjuna visited Indraloka, the abode of Lord Indra, Urvashi was captivated by his charm and proposed to him. However, Arjuna politely declined her proposal, as he considered her to be like a mother figure to him, due to her association with his ancestor, King Pururava. Urvashi respected Arjuna's decision and their relationship remained platonic.