Who built the Lakshagraha?
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Who built the Lakshagraha?
Purochana
Purochana (Sanskrit: पुरोचन) was an architect in the kingdom of Hastinapur and one of Duryodhana’s trusted aides in the Indian epic Mahabharata. He was also a minister under the Kauravas. He is better known as the villain who created the Lakshagraha under the orders of Duryodhana and his evil mentor Shakuni.
Who built Wax House in Mahabharata?
The architect Purochana, who was also one of his ministers, was ordered to build the house, and for it to be made using lacquer (wax), which is highly flammable. This was duly built at Varanavat, and when finished the Kauravas invited their cousins to visit a fair held there and also to live in the house for some time.
Where do Pandavas live?
As per the epic of Mahabharat the Pandavas were exiled after they lost everything in the game of gambling. It is widely believed that during that period the Pandavas spent some time of their exile here in Satpura -meaning Seven Hills.
Who built Pandavas Palace?
| Mayasura | |
|---|---|
| The great demon architect | |
| Krishna requests Mayasura build a palace for the Pandavas | |
| Affiliation | Asura |
| Abode | Khandava Forest |
Who is the father of shakuni?
Subala
| Shakuni | |
|---|---|
| Family | Parents Subala (father) Siblings Gandhari (sister) Achala (brother) Vrishaka (brother) and other brothers |
| Children | Uluka |
| Relatives | Dhritarashtra (brother-in-law) Duryodhana, Dushasana, Vikarna and 97 others nephews Duhsala (niece) |
| Home | Gandhara Hastinapura |
Where is Virat Rajya?
Virata was a kingdom ruled by the Matsya king by the name Virata. It was here that the Pandavas spent their 13th year of anonymity (Agyata Vasa) after their 12 years of forest-life (Vana Vasa) in the forests of Kamyaka and Dwaita. It was also known as Virata Nagari, modern Bairat in the Jaipur district of Rajasthan.
Who is Ghatotkacha son?
Barbarika
Ghatotkacha had 3 sons – Barbarika, Anjanaparvan and Meghavarna. The existence of Barbarika is debated as he is mentioned in the later additions to the Skanda Purana, and not in the official renditions of the Mahabharata.