The Mahabharata

Gallery

Visual representations of the epic's most iconic moments

Scenes from the Epic

The Mahabharata has inspired countless artists across generations. Here are some depictions of key moments from the epic.

The Divine Revelation

Lord Krishna reveals his cosmic form to Arjuna during the Bhagavad Gita discourse.

Kon hai krishna??? purna partmana? ya ek premi ya fir ab ek yogi? kon hai krishna

Game of Dice

The Dice Game

The fateful game where Yudhishthira loses everything, leading to the exile of the Pandavas.

Draupadi's Humiliation

Image: Krishna protecting Draupadi during her vastraharan (disrobing)

The attempt to disrobe Draupadi in the court, and her miraculous protection by Lord Krishna.

Arjuna's Skill

Arjuna's Archery

Image: Arjuna shooting the fish target

Arjuna demonstrates his unparalleled archery skills during Draupadi's swayamvara.

The Great War

The Kurukshetra Battlefield

The massive armies facing each other on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.

Bhishma's Wait

Bhishma on the Bed of Arrows

Bhishma lying on a bed of arrows, waiting for the auspicious time to leave his body.

Mahabharata in Art Forms

Bhima Fighting with Duryodhana

Image: Bhima fighting with Duryodhana, watercolor painting

Paintings

Classical Indian paintings, miniatures, and modern interpretations have captured the epic's key moments.

Sculptures

Sculpture of Krishna showing Vishwaroopa

Image: Sculpture depicting Krishna showing Vishwaroopa to Arjuna

Stone, bronze, and wood sculptures depicting characters and scenes from the Mahabharata adorn temples across India.

Performing Arts

Traditional dance forms like Kathakali, Bharatanatyam, and theatrical productions regularly retell the epic's stories.

Modern Media

Film, television, comics, and digital art have brought the Mahabharata to contemporary audiences worldwide.