Ramayanam
This bird attempted to save Sita from Ravana but was mortally wounded in the process.
Jatayu
Sage Durvasa
Ayodhya
Who is the wife of the Pandavas, who was humiliated in the Kaurava court and vowed to never tie her hair until she was avenged?
Draupadi
In the Bhagavad Gita, this god, who reveals the teachings to Arjuna, is an incarnation of Vishnu.
Lord Krishna
Who was the golden deer that captivated Sita's attention and was actually a demon in disguise?
Maricha
What was the name of the bown that Arjuna recieved from Lord Agni during the burning of the Khandava forest?
Gandiva
This demoness fell in love with Lakshmana and disguised herself as as beautiful woman, only to have her nose and ears cut off when her advances were rejected.
Shurpanaka
Who is the wife of Arjuna, the daughter of the Naga King, who bore a son who would become instrumental in guarding the Pandavas' city of Indraprastha?
Ulupi
Krishna tells Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita that one's duty must be performed in alignment with this principle, which refers to righteousness and ethical living. What is this called?
Dharma
When crossing the ocean to reach Lanka, Hanuman encountered this demonic sea creature, who tried to swallow him but was subdued?
Surasa
Drona (disciple is ekalavya)
This son of Ravana was a skilled astrologer and warrior who predicted his father's defeat in the war but still fought for him.
Indrajit or Meghanada
This warrior possessed the boon of ichchha-mrityu (the ability to choose the time of death).
Bhishma
Krishna defeated this demon, who took the form of a bull to try and kill him, during his childhood in Gokul.
Demon Trinavarta
Who was the sister of Shurpanaka who helped Ravana abduct Sita by disgusing herself as the messenger of Sage Gautama?
Kumbhini
This character is the mother of Vyasa and was cursed to become a fisherwoman in her next life for neglecting her duties in the service of Sage Parashara?
Satyavati
This sage, who performed the Putrakameshti Yagna for Dasharatha, was also the author of the Adhyatma Ramayana.
Sage Rishyashringa
This blind king of Hastinapura is the father of Dhritarashtra and Pandu.
King Vichitravirya
As a child, Krishna killed this demon who assumed the form of a massive bull and charged at him, but Krishna killed him with a single blow.
Arishtasura
This celestial apsara was cursed by Indra to be born as Mandodari, the queen of Ravana, due to her involvement in seducing sages.
Apsara Madhura
This demoness disguised herself as a mongoose and caused the death of sishupala in a prior birth, eventually leading to her redemption during mahabaratha. She is also the wife of vibishina
Sarama
This Sage cursed Duryodhana causing his thighs to become his weak spot, ultimately leading to his death in the mace duel against Bhima.
Sage Maitreya
This ancient text, thought to have been composed by the sage Brahma, is a collection of hymns attributed to various Rishis and is regarded as the foundation of Vedic thought.
Upanishads