Supporting
Virata
Also known as:VirataKing of MatsyaUttara's father
King of Matsya kingdom where the Pandavas spent their year of incognito exile. His daughter Uttara married Abhimanyu. Died fighting for the Pandavas on the first day of the war.
First appears in Virata Parva (Canto 1)
Family Connections
Parva Appearances
Click on a Parva to learn more about this section of the epic.
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.
Character Alignment
Relationship Map
0 connections
VI
Virata
Role Legend
Protagonist
Antagonist
Divine
Supporting
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.