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  2. List of characters in Ramayana - Wikipedia

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    Ramayana characters - Rama and Sita enthroned, surrounded by sage Vashishtha and Rama's brothers Lakshmana, Bharata, Shatrughna. Hanuman seated at the feet of Rama. Ramayana is one of the two major Sanskrit ancient epics (Itihasas) of Hindu literature. It was composed by sage Valmiki. This is a list of important figures that appear in the epic.

  3. List of characters in the Mahabharata - Wikipedia

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    The Mahabharata is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India composed by Veda Vyasa.At its heart lies the epic struggle between the Pandavas and the Kauravas.The central characters include the five Pandava brothers—Yudhishthira, Bhima, Arjuna, Nakula, and Sahadeva—along with their wife Draupadi.

  4. Avatars in the Mahabharata - Wikipedia

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    Character Deity Ashvatthama: Portions of Shiva, Kama, Krodha and Yama: Abhimanyu: Varchasa Arjuna: A Portion of Indra, rebirth of sage Nara (a portion of Vishnu) Amitaujasa Ketumana Balarama: Shesha: Bahlika: One of the Krodhavasas Bhadra: Lakshmi: Bhagadatta: Bashkala Bhanumati: Dhrukti Bhima: Vayu: Bhishma: Prabhasa Brihadratha: Sukshma ...

  5. Ramayana - Wikipedia

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    The Ramayana belongs to the genre of Itihasa, narratives of past events (purāvṛtta), which includes the epics Mahabharata and Ramayana, and the Puranas. The genre also includes teachings on the goals of human life. It depicts the duties of relationships, portraying ideal characters like the ideal son, servant, brother, husband, wife, and ...

  6. Mahabharata - Wikipedia

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    Mahabharata Manuscript illustration of the Battle of Kurukshetra Information Religion Hinduism Author Vyasa Language Sanskrit Period Principally compiled in 3rd century BCE–4th century CE Chapters 18 Parvas Verses 200,000 Full text Mahabharata at Sanskrit Wikisource Mahabharata at English Wikisource Part of a series on Hindu scriptures and texts Shruti Smriti List Vedas Rigveda Samaveda ...

  7. Category:Characters in the Mahabharata - Wikipedia

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    Pages in category "Characters in the Mahabharata" The following 198 pages are in this category, out of 198 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...

  8. Bharata (Ramayana) - Wikipedia

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    Bharata (Sanskrit: भरत IAST: Bharata) is the younger brother of Rama in Hindu epic Ramayana, and the regent of Ayodhya during Rama's exile. Bharata is considered as an incarnation of the Panchajanya of god Vishnu, and was married to Mandavi.

  9. Sugriva - Wikipedia

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    The story of Sugriva is part of Ramayana and in an abbreviated version, is also present in the Mahabharata. The king of Kishkindha, Vrikshraja, was a divine creature born from Brahma's tilaka. He had the body of a human and face and tail of a monkey. He was instructed to roam the forests and kill demons.