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Abhimanyu
Abhimanyu
Uttarā pleads to Abhimanyu as he leaves for the war
In-universe information
WeaponSword, Bow and arrows Spear Gada
FamilyArjuna (Father)
Subhadra (Mother)
SpouseUttara
ChildrenParikshit

Abhimanyu is a character of the ancient Indian epic Mahabharata. He was the son of 3rd Pandava prince Arjuna and Yadava princess Subhadra.

Etymology and epithets

  • Arjuna Putra (अर्जुन पुत्र) - true successor of Arjuna. Abhimanyu was one of the greatest archers in the world .
  • Subhadranandan (सुभद्र नंदन) - son of Subhadra.
  • Soubhadri (सौभद्रि) - son of Subhadra.
  • Chandra Putra (चंद्र पुत्र) - son of Moon god Chandra.
  • Krishna Shishya (कृष्ण शिष्य) - the disciple of Krishna.
  • Raudra dhari (रौद्रधारी) - one who possessed the mighty bow named Raudra which was given by his uncle Krishna.

References

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