Ep-289 ,Sampoorna Mahabharat -16 Viraat Parv -1 Te 12 Mahine ‘Agyatvas’

During the *Agyatvas* (incognito exile) of the Pandavas, which lasted for one year after their 12-year forest exile, they lived in disguise in the kingdom of Virata (Matsya Desh). , Dr. Gauri narrates this Virat Parv beautifully, bringing alive the tension, drama, and subtle brilliance of the Pandavas’ disguises.Each Pandava took on a different role to conceal their true identity:

– *Yudhishthira: He disguised himself as *Kanka, a Brahmin courtier, and served King Virata by playing dice and advising him on matters of governance.
– *Bhima: He became *Ballava, the royal cook. He also entertained people with his immense strength and wrestling skills.
– *Arjuna: He took the form of *Brihannala, a eunuch who taught dance, music, and singing to Princess Uttara.
– *Nakula: He worked as *Granthi, in charge of the royal stables, caring for horses with his expertise.
– *Sahadeva: He became *Tantipala, the caretaker of cattle, using his knowledge of animal husbandry.
– *Draupadi: She disguised herself as *Sairandhri, a maidservant to Queen Sudeshna, working in the palace.