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Who gave Akshay Patra to Pandavas?
Akshaya Patra (Sanskrit: अक्षयपात्र) meaning inexhaustible vessel, is an object from the Hindu epic, Mahabharata. It was a wonderful vessel given to Yudhishthira by Lord Surya which held a never-depleting supply of food to the Pandavas every day.
Who helped Pandavas to build Indraprastha?
In the Mahabharata Krishna was ready to forgive him and in return, Mayasura built a grand palace named Maya-Mahal / MayaSabha, where the Pandavas would perform the Rajsuya Yagna. Mayasura also offers him gifts like a bow, a sword etc.
What was the curse given to Pandavas?
It is said that Shiva cursed the Pandavas that all of you are worshipers of Shri Krishna, therefore in this birth, you will not get the fruits of this crime, but you will have to bear the consequences of this in Kali Yuga.
Why Subhadra was killed by Arjuna?
Krishna had asked Arjuna to take Subhadra to the deep end of a pond and push her in. She had helped Sita immensely and because of her good deeds was blessed by Ram to be born as sister to Krishna. So she went back to her old form and then died. It’s all about fulfilling one’s destiny in the end.
Where is Mahabharata Akshaya Patra now?
Madhva actually is said to have excavated the Akshaya Patra and gave it to the temple priests. It is said that it is kept there till date. You have to visit there, and if you are lucky you can get a chance to see the Akshaya Patra.
Is there a real Akshaya Patra?
Today, Akshaya Patra is the world’s largest (not-for-profit run) Mid-Day Meal Programme serving wholesome food every school day to over 1.8 million children from 19,039 schools across 13 states & 1 Union territory of India.
Where is Indraprastha located today?
New Delhi
The location of Indraprastha is uncertain but Purana Qila in present day New Delhi is frequently cited. and has been noted as such in texts as old as the 14th-century CE.
What did Pandavas eat?
‘ During Arjuna’s second exile, Draupadi and the remaining Pandavas regularly hunted deer for meat. And Draupadi of pure fame fed her husbands and the Brahmanas, as if she was their mother; and last of all took her food herself.