Mahabharata: The War
The Kurukshetra war lasted this many days.
What is 18 days?
In some retellings of the story, this is where Draupadi mocks Duryodhana as "blind man's son is a blind man".
What is Maya Sabha? (Palace of Illusions is accepted too)
This uncle of the Kauravas was the mastermind of the dice game that led to the Pandavas’ exile.
Who is Shakuni?
She blindfolded herself to share her husband’s fate of blindness.
Who is Gandhari?
Krishna wielded this divine weapon but never used it in the war. (IMG3)
What is Sudarshana Chakra?
On the 18th day, this warrior killed Duryodhana in a mace duel.
Who is Bhima?
The curse of a sage made this king forget his forest-born love, until a token ring reminded him.
Who are Shakuntala and Dushyanta?
During exile, Arjuna obtained divine weapons from this god.
Who is Indra?
Kunti invoked this god to grant Yudhishthira as her son.
Who is Yama (Dharmaraja)?
What does this image depict (IMG1)?
Sage Durvasa giving a boon to Kunti.
This general led the Kaurava army for 10 days before being slain.
Who is Bhishma?
At Draupadi’s swayamvara, Karna was rejected when she declared she would not marry this(social group).
What is a suta (charioteer’s son)?
Bhima killed this mighty demon brother of Hidimba during exile. Clue available (50)
Who is Bakasura?
According to some folklore, this particular dish was created by women depicted in Mahabharata, now known in it's versatility for being one of the best street foods in India. (Clue - 50)
What is Pani Puri?
Disguised as a hunter, this god tested Arjuna before gifting him the powerful Pashupatastra.
Who is Lord Shiva?
Popularly known for being killed in a circular battle formation. Clue available(100 points).
Who is Abhimanyu?
On the battlefield, Karna admitted that insulting Draupadi in the dice hall was one of his greatest sins. He confessed this to this Pandava before dying.
Who is Arjuna?
This vessel, given to pandavas by a sage(or a god in a retelling) is rumoured to produce unlimited food.
What is Akshaya Patra?
She eloped with Arjuna in Krishna’s chariot. This Yadava king, her brother, supported their marriage.
Bonus for "she" (50)
Who is Balarama?
IMG 4 and IMG 2 - Make the connect.
What happened here?
This warrior took a vow to kill Dronacharya by any means possible.
Who is Dhrishtadyumna?
In some regional retellings, Draupadi is said to have prayed in a past life for a husband with X virtues. Since no single man embodied them all, she married five men — and some versions hint that this warrior, whom she rejected, was actually the one who embodied them most.
What is X?
According to some retellings, Shakuni vowed to destroy the Kuru dynasty because his family had been imprisoned and starved by this king.
Who is Dhritarashtra?
This woman, earlier rejected by Bhishma, was reborn as this warrior who eventually killed him.
This destructive weapon, invoked by both Arjuna and Ashwatthama, could only be used once in a lifetime and was ultimately withdrawn at the advice of this sage.
Who is Vyasa?