How was Ashwathama related to Draupadi?

It is known that the Pandavas had won in the Mahabharata war, but on the last day of the battle, Ashwatthama killed the sons of Draupadi sleeping in the camp. The Pandavas then capture Ashwatthama and present him to Draupadi, but Draupadi leaves him alive instead of punishing him.

Who actually saved Draupadi from Cheer Haran?

The Vastraharan or Cheerharan of Draupadi attempted by Duryodhan and his brother Dushashan in Mahabharat is a very shameful incident and would have been worse, had the Kauravas succeeded in disrobing the Pandavas’ wife. But Lord Krishna, the brother, the Sakha (friend) and protector saved the Pancha princess in time.

Who set up a swayamvara for Draupadi?

Drupada the father of Draupadi set up a Swayamvara for her. The princes vying for Draupadi’s hand had to string Pinaka shoot five arrows at the eye of a revolving fish, while looking only at its reflection in a bowl.

How was svayamvara celebrated by Draupada?

Elaborate arrangements were made by Draupada on an unprecedented scale for the svayamvara which was proclaimed as a festival of fourteen days, with all the royal pomp and pageantry. Public entertainments, puppet shows and musical concerts were daily arranged.

What did Draupadi do to Arjuna?

Draupadi simply followed Arjuna holding his deer skin silently. The Kshatriyas told that Draupadi should immolate herself on a pyre rather than marry a poor Brahman. The Brahmans as a group supported Arjuna and challenged the Kshatriyas for a fight.

How did the princes vying for Draupadi’s hand?

The princes vying for Draupadi’s hand had to string Pinaka shoot five arrows at the eye of a revolving fish, while looking only at its reflection in a bowl. Draupada who was dreaming of getting Arjuna as his son- in- law was very much disappointed when he heard the news that Pandavas perished in the fire, when the wax palace was reduced to ashes.