Questions tagged [nala]
Nala, a character in Hindu scriptures, is the king of Nishadha Kingdom and the son of Veerasena. Nala is known for his skill with horses and culinary expertise. He marries princess Damayanti, of Vidarbha Kingdom
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Is Nala and Damayanti story mentioned in Puranas?
Is Nala and Damayanti story mentioned in Puranas like Skanda Purana and others?
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Cooking by men in family life
It is well known that most of the Indian women use to cook for family and is really a great opportunity for a woman.
It is mentioned in Mahabharata that Nala, Bhimasena could cook food and performed ...
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Who exactly are nishadas?
Nala was a king of Nishadas
Vrihadaswa said, "There was a king named Nala, the son of Virasena.
And he was strong, and handsome, and well-versed in (the knowledge of)
horses, and possessed of ...
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About slokha regarding Nala from Mahabharata
In which chapter of the Mahabharata, the following slokha has been mentioned?
The final benediction offered by Vedavyasa to the reader is this:
Karkotakasya nagasya damayantya nalasya cha
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Is there any meaning for the name Nala?
There is a Nala in Mahabharata.
Vrihadaswa said, "There was a king named Nala, the son of Virasena.
And he was strong, and handsome, and well-versed in (the knowledge of)
horses, and possessed ...
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Is Draupadi the daughter of Nala and Damayanti in her previous life?
Indrasena is the daughter of Nala and Damayanti.
SECTION LVII of Nalopakhyana Parva of Vana Parva of the Mahabharata contains it
"Vrihadaswa continued, 'Then at the sacred hour of the holy lunar ...
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Is there any mention about Nala in Vedas?
In Mahabharata and some puranas, we can find about Nala.
Is there any mention in vedas regarding Nala?
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Science of dice in ancient Hinduism scriptures
In section LXXII of Mahabharata, there is an excerpt regarding the science of dice.
"Vrihadaswa said, '.......Rituparna said, 'O Vahuka, thou art the only
charioteer, there is none other in this ...