Supporting
Pandu
Also known as:PanduKing of HastinapuraPandava father
Father of the Pandavas, king of Hastinapura. Cursed by a sage to die if he embraced any woman, he retired to the forest with his wives where his sons were born through divine boons. Died in the forest due to the curse when he attempted to embrace Madri.
First appears in Adi Parva (Canto 66)
Family Connections
Father:Vyasa
Mother:Ambalika
Brothers:
Sons:
Understanding this Character
Parva refers to a book or section of the Mahabharata. The epic consists of 18 main Parvas, each covering major portions of the story. Characters often appear across multiple Parvas as the narrative progresses.
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Pandu
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Understanding Relationships
The Mahabharata features complex family trees with both divine and mortal lineages. Many characters have divine parentage (gods fathering children) through the practice of niyoga or divine boons. Click on any character to explore their full profile and connections.
Lesser-Known Facts
- A prominent figure in the Mahabharata associated with the supporting.