Arjun's Divine Bow Gandiva: Origin, Powers, and Its Ultimate Fate
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News18•25-01-2026, 19:12
Arjun's Divine Bow Gandiva: Origin, Powers, and Its Ultimate Fate
- •Arjun received the divine bow Gandiva from Agni Dev during the burning of the Khandava Forest, in exchange for helping Agni Dev against Takshaka Naga and Indra Dev.
- •The bow, named Gandiva, was originally created by Lord Brahma and was previously owned by Lord Shiva, Devraj Indra, and Varuna Dev before coming to Arjun.
- •Gandiva possessed immense power, an indestructible nature, and its twang alone instilled fear in enemies; Arjun also received an inexhaustible quiver of arrows with it.
- •After the Mahabharata war and Lord Krishna's departure, Arjun's powers diminished, and he returned the Gandiva bow to Varuna Dev by immersing it in the sea.
- •Mythological texts confirm Gandiva is no longer on Earth, having returned to its divine owner, despite some folk beliefs about it being hidden.
Why It Matters: Arjun's divine bow Gandiva, a symbol of his power, was returned to its celestial origins after the Mahabharata war.
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