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Vichitravirya
The son of Shantanu and Satyavati, and the grandfather of the Pandavas and Kauravas. He had two wives, Ambika and Ambalika.
First appears in Adi Parva (Canto 1)
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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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Vichitravirya
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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
- He died young of a sickness without producing any heirs.