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In the Mahabharata, who gave the Aksayapatra to Panchali?

  1. Surya

  2. Indra

  3. Chandra

  4. Varuna
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Surya, the Sun God, gave the Aksayapatra (inexhaustible vessel) to Draupadi (Panchali). This magical vessel would produce an unlimited amount of food until Draupadi herself had eaten, ensuring the Pandavas would never go hungry during their exile. It was given from the kitchen of the Sun as a divine boon. Indra is the king of Devas, Chandra is the Moon God, and Varuna is the god of water - none of whom are associated with this particular gift.

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