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Bhima Shattering Duryodhana's Thighs in the Final Mace Duel

OriginHindu Mythology

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...