Kaurava is a Sanskrit term which refers to descendants of Kuru, a legendary king of India who is the ancestor of many of the characters of the epic Mahabharata. Usually, the term is used for the 100 sons of King Dhritarashtra and his wife Gandhari. Duryodhana, Dushasana, Vikarna and Chitrasena are the most popular among the brothers.

Aug 26, 2016 · The Kauravas are the 100 sons of the King of Hastinapur, Dhritarashtra, and his wife Gandhari who played a significant role in the legendary Indian epic, the Mahabharata. Hastinapur is assumed to be...

Mar 5, 2025 · The Mahabharata is a saga of enmity between 100 Kauravas and 5 Pandavas, but do you know the names of all the 100 Kauravas? Most of the people are aware of the names of five Pandavas and a few of the Kauravas.

Dec 16, 2015 · Kuru was an ancient lunar dynasty king of Hastinapura and an ancestor of Shantanu. The patronymic (i.e. last name form) of the name Kuru is Kaurava, so in a broad sense you could say that everyone descended from Kuru is a Kaurava, which includes both the sons of Pandu and the sons of Dhritarashtra.

The Kauravas are descendants from Kuru, a legendary king of north India, who were the opponent of Pandavas in the Mahabharata; Pandavas were the posterity of the same clan. The Kauravas represent the material or evil forces who drove the Pandavas from their territory.

Mar 10, 2024 · Birth of Pandavas and Kauravas. How Gandhari gave birth to 100 Kauravas at once? Is it possible? How Kunti and Madri gave birth to five Pandavas in the jungle without Pandu (husband)? Why Kunti has only 3 sons, Yudhishthira, Bheema & Arjuna and Madri have only 2 sons, Nakula and Sahadeva?

Dec 19, 2023 · At the heart of this captivating saga are two prominent families – the Pandavas and the Kauravas. While the Kauravas exhibit power, ambition, and cunning, the Pandavas are known for their valor, righteousness, and steadfastness in the face of adversity.

Mar 10, 2024 · Let us try to understand why Kauravas instead of their bad deeds get a place in Swarga (heaven) and Pandavas went to Naraka (hell).

Jan 1, 2022 · Kaurava is a Sanskrit term which refers to the descendants of King Kuru, a legendary king who is the ancestor of many characters in the ancient Indian epic the Mahābhārata. In common parlance, however, Kaurava is used to refer to the elder line of the descendants of Kuru, i.e., the hundred sons of the blind king Dhṛtarāṣṭra.

Mar 5, 2025 · What do we learn from the story of the birth of Kauravas? This story sheds light on the unstable nature of Gandhari, especially regarding her kids. She modified her boon two times. It shows how badly she loved her family and why she was so upset with Lord Krishna and cursed him. Science in the story of Kauravas’ birth: