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Myths about Mace Duel

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Bhima Shattering Duryodhana's Thighs in the Final Mace Duel

🕉️ Hindu MythologyBrahma Sarovar, Kurukshetra, IndiaBhima • Duryodhana • Krishna

At the conclusion of the Kurukshetra War, the final confrontation between the Pandava Bhima and the Kaurava King Duryodhana took place in a mace duel. Following a vow made years earlier to avenge the humiliation of Draupadi, Bhima struck Duryodhana's thighs, a move forbidden by the rules of combat but necessary to end the reign of unrighteousness. This act marked the definitive victory of the...