Kunti
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Kunti, also known as Pritha, is a prominent character in the Mahabharata, an ancient Sanskrit epic poem. A princess of the Vrishni dynasty, she becomes the wife of Pandu, king of the Kuru Kingdom, and
A 20th century painting by Nandalal Bose, presumed to depict Kunti feeding the Pandavas
Kunti invokes Surya out of curiosity.
A late 17th-century painting of Pandu and Kunti from Kashmir
The Pandavas travelling with their mother
Bhima
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Bhima, also known as Bhimasena, is a hero and one of the most prominent characters in the Hindu epic Mahabharata. As the second of the five Pandava brothers, Bhima was born to Kunti—the wife of King P
An oleograph of Bhima by Ravi Varma Press
Bhima and the Pandavas escaping from the burning of lac, Bhima is shown carrying his mother on his shoulders. Illustration by Nandalal Bose, 1914
Bhima encounters the demon Bakasura, book illustration
Bhima encounters the Rakshasi Hidimbi, 20th century print published by Ravi Varma Press