![]() ![]() The Mahabharata depicted her as a beautiful and virtuous woman and a very dedicated wife. Gandhari's marriage was arranged to Dhritarashtra, the eldest prince of the Kuru kingdom, a region in Delhi and Haryana region. One of the main reasons of Bhishma choosing Gandhari to be the elder daughter-in-law of the Kuru kingdom is said to be this boon, which would put an end to his worry of the throne remaining vacant. In alternative versions, she is said to have impressed Veda Vyasa with her gracious and generous nature. However, the reason for her penance and her receiving such boon is unknown. She was the sister of Shakuni.ĭuring her maiden days, she is said to have impressed Lord Shiva through penance and received a boon to bear 100 children. Gandhari is regarded as an incarnation of the goddess Mati. As a maiden, Gandhari was noted for her piety and virtuous nature. Gandhari was born to Subala, the king of Gandhara around modern-day Peshawar. ![]()
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