What was the age of Lord Krishna during Mahabharata war?

Krishna is 6 months older than Arjuna, Krishna also 55 years old during mahabharat war. Krishna died 36 years from the time of Kurukshetra. Hence, his age during death was (55+36) = 91.

Is Krishna doing Ashwamedh Yagya?

After the great battle of Mahabharat ended, Shri Krishna asks the Pandavas to hold a great -charitable feast, the Ashwamedh Yagya. As an honorarium, he wants a gift of good deeds, which equals those earned by performing one hundred and one Ashwamedha Yagya.

Why Krishna did not fight in the Kurukshetra War?

The ‘Kurukshetra War’ is described in the Indian epic ‘Mahabharata’ as a conflict, fought between two groups of cousins of an Indian Kingdom called Kauravas and Pandavas for the throne of Hastinapur. Lord Krishna decided not to fight in the war and not to pick up his weapons.

Why did Lord Krishna want Arjuna to fight in the war?

Had Lord Krishna used weapon in the war, the war would have won by his merits. He want Arjuna to fight, because it was his battle. Lord Krishna wanted to prove a point. The battle was won by Arjuna alone, with Krishna’s divine assistance. He only wished to give moral support.

What is the legend of Goddess Varahi devi?

Legend of Goddess Varahi Devi. Ancient Hindu religious texts depict the Matrikas as Shaktis which form the feminine aspect of the Gods. Thus, Goddess Varahi forms the female counterpart of Varaha. According to Devi Mahatmya, Goddess Durga creates the Matrikas from her own self and leads them in a battle against the demon Raktabija.

Why did Krishna ask Duryodhana to arrest Indraprastha?

As a last attempt to bring peace in war Krishna asked Duryodhana to return Indraprastha to the Pandavas but Duryodhana said he would not give land to the Pandavas. Duryodhana publicly ordered his soldiers, even after the warnings from all the elders, to arrest Krishna. Krishna laughed and displayed his divine form, radiating intense light.