What Happens During Draupadi’s Swayamvara? A Full Summary with Analysis

Draupadi’s swayamvara (groom-choosing ceremony) is one of the seminal incidents of the Mahabharata. The events that occur during it have a deep, long-lasting impact on the future of the Kuru kingdom.

It is not an exaggeration to say that some of the seeds sown during Draupadi’s swayamvara are indirectly responsible for the Mahabharata war.

In this post, we will take a detailed look at this episode. We will also analyze the various threads that make up Draupadi’s swayamvara, and analyze the...