Yudhishthira, also known as Dharmaputra and Dharmaraja, was the eldest among the five Pandavas, and is also one of the central characters of the ancient Hindu epic Mahabharata. He was the king of Indr
Yudhishthira entering heaven alive with his dog, painting by Nandalal Bose, c. 1913
A relief at Lepakshi Temple depicting the dice-match between Shakuni (left) and Yudhishthira (right). The other Pandavas stand beside Yudhishthira
Yudhisthira answering the questions of Yaksha
The Pandavas is a patronymic referring to the five legendary brothers, Yudhishthira, Bhima, Arjuna, Nakula, and Sahadeva, who are central figures of the ancient Hindu epic Mahabharata. They are acknow
Yudhishthira
…one who is steady in battle'), also known as Dharmaputra (lit. 'Son of Dharma') and Dharmaraja (lit. 'King of Dharma'), was the eldest among the five Pandavas, and is also one of the central characters of the ancient Hindu epic Mahabharata. He was the king of Indraprastha and later the King of the Kuru kingdom…
A print by Ravi Varma Press depicting the Pandava brothers—Yudhishthira (centre), Bhima (bottom left), Arjuna (bottom right), Nakula, and Sahadeva (both standing beside the throne)—with their common consort, Draupadi
Pandu shoots Kindama, who is disguised as a deer.
Pandavas journeying with their mother
Pandaveswor (lord of the Pandavas) temple in Dang valley, Nepal situated between Sivalik Hills and Mahabharata hills