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What is a pandav or pandava?
The sons of king Pandu were called the Pandavas. They were the lead characters in the Hindu epic mahabharata
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Is birth place of Pandavas in Thiruvannamalai?
Definitely not - the Pandava were not born in South India Thiruvannamalai. There are two pointers - Sapta-shrungi mountains and Pandukeshwar
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Why do Pandavas share a single wife?
Because their mother said so. Arjuna won Draupadi in an archery/bravery competition. When he returned home with the prize, his mother (not knowing that the prize was a girl) …told the 5 brothers to share it equally. Thus, draupadi became the wife of all the 5 brothers (MORE)
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Who are the father and mother of pancha pandava?
The father's name is Pandu. His two wives were Kunti and Madri. I cannot find reference to Pancha as one of the brothers; I believe this is a word describing a geographic regi…on, or something similar. See link for more. There is a place called Pancha Pandava Rathas. Father's name is Pandu. He had two wives. One Kunti another Maadri. Kunti gave birth to Dharmaraya, Bheema and Arjuna. Maadri gave birth to Nakula and Sahadeva. these five together are called Pandava. Pancha means "five" in Sanskrit. Five Pandavas mean pancha pandavas. (MORE)
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Is karna a pandava?
No!First he was not a pandava ner the kaurava.And because Karna want to kill arjuna Bheema said no way!But Dhuryodhana was wild to hear Bheema and made Karna the King of anga.…So karna and Dhuryodhana had friendship.So Karna is a kaurava. (MORE)
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Where did the pandavas reside during banavas?
While in Aranyawaas they were in forest. While in Agyathwaas they were with King Virat.
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Who plays wrestling among pandavas?
around .03% of the U.S. plays wrestling among pandavas. Bheema likes to play wrestling among Pandavas.
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What had dronacharya taught the Pandava?
Dronacharya was the royal guru for both the Pandavas and Kauravas. He taught them Military arts like sword fighting, Archery etc
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How Pandavas were named 'Pancha Pandavas'?
King Pandu had two wives, and five sons. Therefore they were named 'Pancha Pandavas'. Pancha is a Sanskrit word for 'number five'.
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Who was the pandava king?
Yudhistir was the pandava king. He was eldest of 5 brothers. He later became the ruler of Hastinapur.