Explore the significant episode of Draupadi's marriage in this 39-minute lecture from NPTEL-NOC IITM. Delve into the complex narrative surrounding one of the most pivotal moments in the Mahabharata, where Draupadi becomes the wife of the five Pandava brothers. Learn about the swayamvara (self-choice ceremony), the archery contest, and the dramatic events that led to this unusual polyandrous marriage that would have profound implications for the epic's subsequent developments.
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Syllabus
CHAPTER 21- THE MARRIAGE OF DRAUPADI
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NPTEL-NOC IITM