Indian Epics and Sagas

The Mahabharata is an ancient Indian epic poem traditionally attributed to the sage Vyasa. It is the longest epic poem in the world, consisting of over 100,000 verses, or shlokas, in 18 parvas (books).

Rama is the protagonist of the Ramayana. He is the eldest son of King Dasharatha of Ayodhya and is considered an avatar of the god Vishnu.

Ravana is the demon king of Lanka who kidnaps Sita in the Ramayana. He is the son of the sage Vishrava and the rakshasi Kaikashi.

Krishna is the charioteer of Arjuna in the Mahabharata. He is also known as Govinda, Madhusudana, and Vasudeva.

Duryodhana is the main antagonist in the Mahabharata. He is the eldest son of Dhritarashtra and Gandhari and the crown prince of Hastinapura.

The Ganges is the sacred river that is mentioned in both the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. It is considered to be the holiest river in India.

Hanuman is known for his devotion to Rama in the Ramayana. He is a monkey god who helps Rama in his quest to rescue Sita from Ravana.

Anjalika is the celestial weapon that Arjuna uses to kill Karna in the Mahabharata. It is a powerful weapon that is capable of destroying entire armies.

Bhishma is known as the 'Grandsire of the Kuru Clan' in the Mahabharata. He is the eldest son of King Shantanu and Ganga and is a powerful warrior.

Hastinapura is the city that is the setting for the Mahabharata. It is the capital of the Kuru Kingdom and is located on the banks of the Ganges River.

Lakshmana is known for his loyalty to Rama in the Ramayana. He is Rama's younger brother and accompanies him on his exile to the forest.

Vyasa is the sage who narrates the Mahabharata to King Janamejaya. He is the son of Parashara and Satyavati and is considered to be one of the greatest sages in Hindu mythology.

Arjuna is known as the 'Mighty Archer' in the Mahabharata. He is the third son of Pandu and Kunti and is a skilled warrior.

Brahmastra is the celestial weapon that Arjuna uses to kill Bhishma in the Mahabharata. It is a powerful weapon that is capable of destroying entire armies.

Hanuman is known for his strength and devotion to Rama in the Ramayana. He is a monkey god who helps Rama in his quest to rescue Sita from Ravana.