Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Arujan's Wives - answer to the quiz


Arjuna had three wives besides Draupadi.

1) Chitrangada - the princess of Manipur. Their son was named Babruvahana.
2) Uloopi - a Naga (serpent) princess. Her son with Arjuna was called Iravan. She also had a big            role to play in the up-bringing of Babruvahana.
3) Subhadra - the sister of Krishna  - Abhimanyu was born of this union. 


Shown above is the painting of Arjuna and Subhadra by Raja Ravi Varma. Arjuna was disguised as an ascetic when they met.

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

A QUIZ.......

How many wives did Arjuna have besides Draupadi?
Name them if you can....

Answer will be posted soon.........