Dushasana
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Dushasana, also spelled Duhshasana, Dussasana or Duhsasana, is a prominent character in the ancient Hindu epic Mahabharata. He is the second eldest of the hundred Kaurava brothers, born to King Dhrita
Dushasana disrobing Draupadi, painting by M. V. Dhurandhar
Dushasana dragging Draupadi from her chamber
Bhima drinks Dushasana's blood, Razmnama illustration
Bhima washes the tresses of Draupadi with the blood of Dushasana, Mahabharata; Kalighat Painting
Draupadi
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Draupadi, also referred to as Krishnā, Panchali and Yajnaseni, is one of the central characters of the ancient Sanskrit epic, the Mahabharata. Born from a yajna conducted by King Drupada of Panchala,
Dushasana
…significant role in many key events leading up to and during the Kurukshetra War. Dushasana is best known for his active involvement in the humiliation of Draupadi, the wife of the Pandavas, during the infamous dice game episode, where he dragged her in the royal court and unsuccessfully attempted to disrobe her…
Depiction of Draupadi in the Kuru court by Raja Ravi Varma, c. 1888-90
A 1940s print depicting the birth of Draupadi from the fire sacrifice
A scene from Draupadi's Svayamvara: Draupadi looks on as Arjuna aims at the eye of the fish, Kalighat painting.
The Pandava brothers—Yudhishthira (centre), Bhima (bottom left), Arjuna (bottom right), Nakula and Sahadeva (both standing beside the throne)—with their common consort, Draupadi. Raja Ravi Varma Press lithograph.