Bhishma
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Bhishma, also known as Pitāmaha, Gangāputra, and Devavrata, is a central figure in the Hindu epic Mahabharata. He was a statesman and military commander of the ancient Kuru kingdom. Renowned for his w
A contemporary sculpture of Bhishma during the Kurukshetra War
Shantanu stops Ganga from drowning their eighth child, who later was known as Bhishma. Painting by Raja Ravi Varma.
Ganga handing over her son Devavrata to his father. Painting by BP Banerjee.
Devavrata taking his oath, painting by Raja Ravi Varma
Duryodhana
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Duryodhana, also known as Suyodhana, is the primary antagonist of the Hindu epic Mahabharata. He is the eldest of the Kauravas, the hundred sons of King Dhritarashtra and Queen Gandhari of Kuru dynast
Duryodhana in the Kuru Court insulting Krishna before the Kurukshetra War, painting by Raja Ravi Varma
Duryodhana in Javanese Wayang
A painting by Raja Ravi Varma depicting the disrobing of Draupadi, with Duryodhana (in green) commanding Dushasana.
Duryodhana and Arjuna approach Krishna, Pahari miniature