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and the twins As Pandu is cursed with death if he ever has intercourse with his wives, the actual fatherhood of the children is traditionally attributed to various gods, by the boon that was given to Kunti by Durvasa. According to the story, Kunti was allowed to call on each of the Deva s for a son, who would be immediately borne to her (see also the story of Karna ). She was also able to transfer the boon to Madri. The five brothers are
All five brothers are married to one woman, the princess Draupadi . Arjuna however is the one who actually wins her in a Swayamvara . Among the numerous towns and cities founded or visited by the five brothers individually or together, five prasthas (cities) are prominently mentioned and still exist. These were Indraprastha (Delhi), Panprastha (Panipat), Sonprastha (Sonipat), Tilprastha (Tilpat) and Vyagprastha (Bagpat). The Pandavas engaged in the Mahabharata war with their one hundred cousins, the Kauravas . |
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