Drupada, the King of Panchala, wanting a worthy match for his daughter Draupadi, also known as Panchali (the princess of Panchala), organized a grand Swayamvara in Kampilya, the capital city of Panchala. To win Draupadi\u2019s hand, the suitor had to first string the mighty Kindhura bow, a divine weapon gifted to Drupada by the gods, and then shoot an arrow through the eye of a moving fish, while looking only at its reflection below. The Pandavas, disguised as Brahmanas and following the advice of Vyasa, set out for Kampilya to attend Draupadi\u2019s Swayamvara.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After days of quiet travel, they arrived at the magnificent city, where the streets bustled with kings, princes, warriors, elephants, chariots, dancers, and grand decorations prepared for the occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kings and princes from across Aryavarta (ancient Bharat) had gathered for this auspicious event \u2014 including Karna, King of Anga; Shalya, King of Madra; Jarasandha, King of Magadha; Duryodhana, Prince of Hastinapura \u2014 and even the celestials watched Draupadi\u2019s Swayamvara in disguise. Soon, the Swayamvara began.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Drupada, the King of Panchala, wanting a worthy match for his daughter Draupadi, also known as Panchali (the princess of Panchala), organized a grand Swayamvara in Kampilya, the capital city of Panchala. To win Draupadi\u2019s hand, the suitor had to first string the mighty Kindhura bow, a divine weapon gifted to Drupada by the gods, … <\/p>\n