#ghatotkach

[zeherili-ankhein]

Anyone else who are ABSOLUTELY in Love with this masterpiece or is it just me?

This song imo has by far some of the best lyrics, music and vocals and deserves more love.

[zeherili-ankhein]

I LITERALLY LOVE THAT FUCKING SONG SO MUCH LIKE THAT'S MY FAVOURITE SONG EVER

IF THERE'S A LOVE SONG I LOVE THE MOST IT'S THIS ONE FOREVER

The background music when Abhimanyu and Surekha were missing each other in Ghatothkach>>>>

( i am talking about main yahan tu wahaan )

[themorguepoet]

"mere swapan mein raat din tera hi roop rang h, tu rehke door bhi priye sada hi mere sang h" (abhimanyu rizz)

[clearholidaysindia]

Ghatotkach Mandir is an ancient and intriguing temple located in the picturesque Dhungri village near Manali, Himachal Pradesh. This temple, dedicated to the legendary warrior Ghatotkach from the Mahabharata epic, offers visitors a unique glimpse into India's rich mythology. The shrine, built around a majestic Deodar tree, showcases ancient weapons believed to have been used by Ghatotkach. It's not just a place of worship but also a cultural and historical landmark. Offbeat places near Ghatotkach Mandir provide travelers with a serene and captivating experience, making it a must-visit destination for those exploring the Manali region.

While visiting Ghatotkach Mandir, there are several places to visit near Ghatotkach Mandir that should not be missed. One such place is the Hadimba Temple, located just 100 meters away. This temple, dedicated to Ghatotkach's mother, Hadimba, is famous for its unique architecture and tranquil surroundings. The lush greenery and the peaceful atmosphere make it a perfect spot for reflection and relaxation. Another nearby attraction is the Manu Temple, named after the sage Manu, believed to be the creator of the human race. This temple offers stunning views of the surrounding hills and provides a peaceful retreat for visitors seeking spiritual solace.

For those looking to explore further, the Vashisht Hot Springs are a great choice. Located a short drive from Ghatotkach Mandir, these natural hot springs are renowned for their healing properties. Visitors can relax in the warm waters and enjoy the scenic beauty of the surrounding area. Another notable mention is the Solang Valley, a haven for adventure enthusiasts. Known for activities like paragliding, skiing, and trekking, Solang Valley offers breathtaking views and thrilling experiences. These places to visit near Ghatotkach Mandir make the area a perfect blend of culture, history, and adventure, attracting travelers from all over the world to explore and discover the magic of Himachal Pradesh.

[sambhavami]

So, I'm going to rant a bit about Krishna and Arjun now.

**Just a note: this is based on my personal interpretations of MB/SB/HV, none of which I have access to right now, so I might misremember some facts. Thank you!

So, in my understanding, Krishna and Arjun were both very lonely people. Both of them were stripped from their childhood homes and families, and forced to grow up amidst hostility and constant conflict, when they met after Draupadi's swayamvar, they instantly latch on to each other. I mean, yes, both Krishna and Arjun had brothers who went through the same kind of issues, but at some point, you encounter a boundary with your immediate family, such that you can't really tell them everything that you're feeling. A friend peering in from outside is a much 'safer' choice. I'd imagine it's roughly the same kind of thought process that makes people talk about their personal struggles anonymously on social media instead of with their families.

In this process, they both also become extremely possessive of each other. For Arjun, we see this when he sheds all his inhibitions at Kurukshetra not when he hears the Geeta, but rather when Krishna gets wounded the first time. That's when the Kaurava side finds out exactly how dangerous Arjuna can be. And that's when Krishna is barely scratched by an arrow, and thankfully we never find out what Arjun would have done if Krishna actually got hurt. Arjun was fighting only half-heartedly in the beginning, but once Krishna is targeted he becomes fiercer, now actually concentrating on the battle, and then finally when Krishna almost murders Bheeshma, that's when Arjun becomes fully activated, so to speak. Also, he would've totally murdered Shishupal during the rajasuya (to hell with the 100 offences), if not for Krishna stopping him...this is a rare kind of aggression for Arjun which he doesn't show even in the dice hall!

Krishna, on the other hand, shows his devotion in a slightly different way. So, for most of MB we see that he is partial to Arjuna, and he never really hides it. He gets Subhadra married to Arjuna, takes him on picnics on Kailash and shows him Vaikuntha just for fun. Moreover, he technically didn't need to participate in Kurukshetra. With Subhadra married to Arjun and Lakshamana married to Shamba, he could've easily cited an algebraic cancellation and got out of the whole mess like most of the other Yadavas. But he chooses to go to Matsya, and moreover offers to part himself from his beloved, personally trained army! I mean it was kind of genius to bait Duryodhan into thinking he won that bargain (if Shakuni mama was there, he would've definitely chosen Krishna, and immediately have him thrown in a dungeon and use him as a hostage to force the Pandavas into surrendering)!

Krishna is not just partial to Arjuna, but he is downright desperate to protect him from anything and everything. From personally waiting on Arjuna in Dwarka during happier times, to breaking every moral code he's ever stood for during the war, Krishna's love for Arjuna outshines every other horrible thing that happens. 

Krishna is quite open about his decision to get Arjuna out of the dharma-yudhha mess alive. In fact, he makes it clear to Draupadi herself that if it came down to choosing between Draupadi and Arjun, Krishna would choose Arjun always, without a second thought. We see this in action when he offers to have Draupadi marry Karna in exchange for his support to Pandavas, thereby averting the whole war. We see how Krishna doesn't care how many people he has to sacrifice (Abhimanyu, Ghatotkach, upa-Pandavas, his Narayani sena, Parikshit, and borderline forcing Shikhandi to detransition, although the source/validity of this I can't quite remember right now), how many times he has to endure the Vaishnavastra, how many times he has to make Yudhishthir lie, how many times he has to forget his vows, how many times he has to make literal celestial bodies bow to his will, all of it is taken in stride just so Arjun lives to see another sunrise. At one point, I do feel he stops caring about preserving Arjun's feelings through this (point: sacrificing his kids) and just making sure he's alive, no matter how broken or hopeless. It's almost as if Krishna's just on auto-pilot the whole time.

His whole life, Krishna asks Arjun for just one thing, which is to get the citizens of Dwarka out of the island/coastline alive before the tsunami hits. Even that, Arjuna is informed of only after Krishna is no longer on the earth. And Arjuna also is ironically one of the only people (except maybe Nand-Yashoda, Radha and gopas/gopis) to never ask Krishna for a favour! No matter how tough their life got, Arjun never asked Krishna for anything for himself. I can imagine how Krishna, the human god, would constantly be bombarded with prayers and requests literally wherever he went, so I can see why people like Arjuna would be somewhat of a relief. Even during Geeta, Arjun is like, "I can't do this!" and not "You can't make me do this!" And Krishna likewise is not like, "You have to do this!" He's just like, "You can do this, but only if you believe you can!" Krishna basically goes over all the pros and cons of the available choices but ultimately leaves the final decision to Arjun.

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I like to think Hidimbi was jacked af

YES SHE WAS AND I LOVE THOSE TWO SO MUCH. FAVE HET SHIP APART FROM IG SHALAKA X SHIKHANDI(which imo is more homemade)

Yk a cool thing I do? In his head, Bheem refers to hidimba as his lover. And Draupadi as his beloved.

Listen I have 2 hidimbaa wips no scratch that I have 3 and I'm gonna take this ask as an excuse to talk about them.

Beginning era, where it's just them falling in love. Age gap trope. Bheem is younger. Dogri Hidimbaa. Eldritch Hidimbaa. Hidimbaa so jacked bheem is smol and pookie by her standards. Starts crackily, Ends angstily. She wolf whistled. He looked back only once, only to see her tired smile as she held ghatotkach in one arm. She waved at him. "Don't shed tears for me, pretty boy!" she shouted. She was not following her own advice, bheem thought from her tone of voice. He swallowed the lump in his throat and waved at her only once before disappearing into the valley.

Hidimba and Draupadi meet. No cannibalism arc bcos we hate that shit. Gharjawai ghatotkach who stays with mauravi. Mauravi is suspiciously like bheem. "You'd like your brother, I think," Bheem said. "How old is he?" "He was fifteen when I had to leave," "And now?" "Must be about twenty two or so," "Baby!!!" Ghatotkach squealed.

Bheem visits hidimba in the forest after the war. Slowly, the crowd dissipated, only Hidimba left before the dying fire. She didn’t scream or cry or weep. He thought she would curse him, but even that would have been preferable compared to her icy calm. He thought she would wail, and he deserved it. He deserved everything she threw at him, and it still wouldn’t be enough to absolve him. He finally felt brave enough to approach her.  Sitting down beside her, he picked up a stick, trying to poke and rekindle the fire with it. But before he could, a hand on his arm stopped him.  “Let it be,” She sighed. “There’s no use trying to rekindle something that has already been extinguished.”     “Forgive me, Hidimba, I-” “I have, Bheem,” She said softly, her brown eyes boring into his soul. “It is the only reason you are alive,”

[shut-up-rabert]

This makes me so so soooo fucking angry I can’t be tamed. These people will fall to any level to make my religion look bad. Fucking shameless.

Now that some of my anger is out, lets get into this:

Shree Laxmi wasn’t given to gods, she isn’t a goddamn cattle animal like Kamdhenu, and the demons and gods respected her wishes as a supposed human being to choose either side. She chose devas, not because she was partial against the asuras, but because a) she’s the universal mother, she knows everything that goes on, including which side has bad intentions and which one will use her powers for the good, and b) she chose to be with her eternal Lover/Husband Shree Narayan, and since he was on the deva’s side (aka the good side), she was with them by default.

The fact that literal demons had more respect for her than our secular writer over here, *sigh*

The elixer was given to gods because it was to restore their powers? Like, you know, the ones that were taken away from them? Why the frick would the lord allow Demons to have elixir when he knows they don’t have any good intents? They are literally evil, and protecting against evil is like god’s whole job ffs🤦🏻‍♀️

Literally no one in Mahabharata except Shree Krishna is purely good, get that through your fucking thick skulls. That’s the entire point, you learn what you do from Ramayan and what not to do from Mahabharat. And the Hidamba Mata’s (aka the Danvi whose name you didn’t bother researching, great work 👍🏼) backstory is never discussed in detail, neither is Ghatotkach. For all you know, the pregnancy could have been hidden from him, atleast that’s what their first meeting shows. So if you plan on demonising sex, you proved no motive here.

“Ohh, Ravan never did anything wrong, bas kidnap hi to kiya tha akeli nari ka.” Is such a sad argument tbh, y’all literally see no issue with kidnapping and terrifying a women over your own sister’s lose character? What a shame. “He never touched her.” Social distancing se kidnap kiya tha kya bhenchod? He never touched her sexually you mean, not because he was a saint of a man, but because he was a verified rapist with a blue check. He had raped his own to be niece in law and was cursed by his nephew that raping another woman would lead to his death. He literally threatened to cook Devi Sita and eat her up if she didn’t submit. Another reason he didn’t touch her was because if he had touched her, It would be Jankiayan instead of Ramayan because she would fucking kill him before you all can blink.

“He humiliated her on more than one occasion” is a very sneaky way to say two occasions so that the number can be inflated, eh?

The first occasion: Calling her names so that she will submit herself to agni out of spite and emerge unharmed, which literally everyone condemned, including the loyal brother Lakshman who rebelled against his own brother (for whose wake he would pick up a sword against everyone , mind you) because he dared disrespect a woman like Maa Sita, and even Hanumanji who’s Shri Ram’s biggest, and I mean biggest devotee. Literally no one stood by Sita’s humiliation, and it was later revealed by Shri Ram that the act was staged by the him so that she can have an excuse to perform agni pravesh so that no lecherous person would dare point a finger at her in future. Even the shlokas say he did it so that no one would suspect his wife’s character. And before you say Shri Ram was “saving face”, one of his plus points as mentioned is that he doesn’t lie throughout the entire story, so think again. Y’all really think he spent the entire story worrying for her safety only to insult her in the end?

You think Seeta would have anyone humiliate her once and give them a chance for a second humiliation? Ohhh you dead wrong!

Second occasion: Shree Raghuvar sending Maa Sita to exile, which is a very infamously known interpolation denounced by many. So he only “insulted” her once and that too in a staged act. One of the shlokas he uses to coax his peers after agni pariksha is that a woman like her can never be denounced by him, and like I said, he never lies, sooo…… :P

Shree Ram decietfully killed Bali because Bali was a foe who could not be fought face to face? Do you even Know the story of Bali? Do you know he was such a bad guy he literally took his brother’s wife like she was property? Ugh, I can’t.

Guru Drona didn’t accept Eklavya not because he was “Tribal”, but because he had promised his loyalty to the Bharatvansh Clan. Had even Shree Krishna gone to him asking for training, he would have refused. Eklavya’s tribal background was never discussed in this context.

(Also sidenote to my followers but isn’t it funny how despite Eklavya having to lose his thumb Guru Drona’s boon to Arjun wasn’t fulfilled because he still couldn’t surpass Bhagwaan Ramchandra as the greatest bowman? Khaya piya kuchh nahi, paap sar chadhaya barah aana XD)

I mean, God really out to set a limit to hypocrisy now because the more I see these people the more I disagree with Modiji ki Hypocrisy ki seema hai. Agar hai bhi to ye namune kaise long jump krke laanhg rhe h unhe, oof.

[eremin0109]

mahabharata fix it headcanon (kind of??)

Man, sometimes I wish to read a funny, crack-y retelling of the Mahabharat. Of Pandavas and Kauravas having more or less a friendly, playful rivalry than the blood feud they have in the canon. Of Karna being the mediator between the cousins if things got a little too heated. Of Abhimanyu, Ghatotkach and other Upapandavas being spoilt rotten by their 100 uncles and Lakshman Kumar and other Kaurava children having study sessions with Yudhishthir and Sahadev, going on adventures with Bheem and Arjun.

Yudhisthir would be the King of Indraprastha and Duryodhan, the King of Hastinapur and the Kuru empire stretches from Gandhar in the north-west to Anga in the north-east, with two stronghold capitals to keep it secure instead of just one. Karna, despite being offered to be crowned the King of either kingdom, chooses to let his younger sibling and cousin take over, being content in his small, prosperous territory of Anga.

Kunti and Gandhari would both be mother figures for both sets of cousins, acting as advisors in the family. Bhishma, ever the guardian of his large family and Vidur, the maverick politician, retain their roles but have relaxed responsibilities as the kingdom (and the household) is at peace.

Dhritarashtra and Shakuni would have some skirmishes between them, classic brother-in-law tussle but for the most part would be harmless. The former king sits at the advisory board of Hastinapur while Shakuni is properly coronated the king of Gandhar, to keep him from meddling in the internal matters of the crown.

The Queens, Draupadi and Bhanumati would be great friends with respect and affection for each other. Being in charge of not just the palace but also crucial departments (finance for Draupadi, public welfare for Bhanumati) of their respective kingdoms. Draupadi acting more or less as an older sister to all of her fellow co-queens, but she has very special affection for Subhadra. It's no wonder Panchali loves her, as she's Krishna and Arjun's darling too.

The Rakshabhandhan at the Hastinapur palace is nothing short of an annual grandiose event. There are friendly bets amongst all the brothers on who can get their dearest sister/cousin the best gift. Of course, Dusshala loves her brothers and cousins too much (though Duryodhan and Nakul-Sahadev are secretly her favourites) to actually give a ranking of the gifts, so the contest remains at a draw for year after year.

Karna chooses to stay at Hastinapur, when Indraprastha should've been a rather obvious choice. Not that he doesn't like spending time with his siblings, but he just has a closer bond with his cousins. Not to mention there's a whole other reason he spends more of his free time at Hastinapur. The Pandavas are well aware of his affection for Duryodhan and tease him endlessly about it, just as the Kauravas tease their eldest for being so enamored by the Pandav-jesth.

Arjun is Karna's favourite sibling (ha, I did say this was a crack-y au) just because of the sheer similarities they have. They help each other to hone their archery skills, with Karna teaching Arjun secret techniques he learnt from his time with Parshuram. Arjun admires Karna and the way he is the amalgamation of all the qualities that the rest of the pandavas possess individually. They also bond closer due to the both of them being gay and Karna acting as a support system for Arjun as he comes to terms with his feelings for men, and Krishna in particular.

Krishna is the Kurus' biggest ally obviously. His relationship with Kauravas is more understated, but there is a mutual respect and admiration there. The Pandavas are his dearest obviously, some of them a LOT dearer than others AHEM but yeah, you get what I mean.

Obviously, they would still have family drama, what Indian household doesn't? But at the end of the day, they all apologise and make up and live happily ever after.

@fanfictionroxs

[inc0rrectmyths]

Now hear me out. This isn't 100% accurate at all but I wanted to make this parallel-

Odysseus -> Karna

Polyphemus -> Ghatotkach

Poseidon -> Bheem

JRJWJISWJJWJEJE YES?!!??!?!

[chaanv]

Your 5 headcanons for Abhimanyu, Ghatotkacha, Iravan, Vrishaketu, Vrishasena, The Upapandavas and Uttar?

Hi anon, here are five (total) for any five:

Bheem’s heart is so vast for his loved ones, and Ghatotkach nearly forgets about all of the years he has lived in his father’s absence after spending limited days with him during the exile. (He also cherishes the moments with his uncles and Maata Draupadi.)

Iravan convinces himself to be content with sacrificing his life for his kin, off of the battlefield - mostly because he hopes it’ll allow his brothers to live fuller lives.

Growing up, Prativindhya is the most conflicted of Draupadi’s children - it’s one thing to try to comprehend your mother’s pain… but when your father’s the primary cause of it, where do you begin?

Satanika almost resents his birth parents, whom he has no real memory of, growing up. Compliments about his looks become his least favorite as the time passes.

Vrishakethu spends his life safe from the familial feud, but witness to its aftermath, and Arjun can’t decide if the boy’s fate is better or worse than the others’ were.

[zeherili-ankhein]

As a child (till now) this was one of the funniest shit ever

Now I kinda feel bad for Lakshman Kumar thou... (But nah i don't like him enough for that)

[themorguepoet]

MAIN HOON GHATOTKACH MAI DUNIYA MEIN SABSE NIRALA

DHARTI HILE AMBAR HILE UTHE JO MERA GADA

[barbikudu]

Barbikudu

Barbarika (Barbarīka) Barbarika in Hinduism is the son of Ghatotkacha (Son of Bhima) and Princess Maurvi, daughter of Daitya Moora,[1] though other references state that he was a warrior from the south. He was a character in the Mahabharata, a warrior who could change the outcome of battle in just few minutes.[citation needed]

In Nepal, Kirati king Yalambar is believed to be the Barbarik of Mahabharata, son of Ghatotkach and grandson of Bheem. Legend credits him with meeting Indra, the lord of heaven, who ventured into the Valley in human guise, while natives of the Kathmandu Valley portray him as Akash Bhairav.

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for the emoji ask game?

Something from "Hey, brother" because it is a very precious fic!!

“Where does your strength come from?” He asked Bheem once. 

He closed his eyes, and thought. A wild animal prowling around the campsite they were spending their childhood in, and him rushing forward to drive the beast away. Mother’s relieved face when that happened. A vague image of someone heckling the twins, and him breaking up the fight to put a stop to it. Sahadev’s devastated face in the Lakshagraha, learning that their life in the palace was one filled with deceit and if they wanted to be truly safe, they would have to leave. Hidimba. Her wide grin, their matching leopard-claw necklaces. How the first thing he did when they reached the city limits was putting it on. Ghatotkach, a mere baby when he left them, an infant who spanned from his fingers to his elbows, laughing as his father threw him up in the air. The determination in Arjun’s eyes as he took aim and fired at the fish, Panchaali’s smiling face. Yudhishthir, radiant on the throne. Nakul’s fear when he was staked in the game of dice, like a mere object. Yajnaseni’s screams as she was disrobed, Dusshasan’s cackles as he tried to take off her clothes like she was an object and he was a little girl playing with a doll. 

“My family,” he answered, his head held high and his back ramrod straight. He wasn’t going to apologise for that. His family kept his humanity alive, and he was pretty sure he would be some feral bloodthirsty creature, stripped of all humanity, without them. 

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Ghatotkach Festival Champawat: का CM धामी ने किया शुभारंभ

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[agnisuta]

Hello! About the day 8 & 9 of the event...what does "don't forget the kids" mean? Can you please explain?

Hello, sorry for the confusion.

It is just a reminder that many children fought for both sides, too. Sadly, these boys tend to get swept aside.

Examples include:

Draupadi’s 5 sons

Ghatotkach

Lakshman Kumar

etc.

Don’t forget to consider them for Days 8/9, basically.