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Charudeshna (2)
See Chandrasena
Charudeshna (1)
A son of Krishna and Rukmini. As per Mahabharata Adiparva Chapter 185, he was present at Draupadi’s swayamwar. He killed Vivindhya as per Mahabharata Vanaparva Chapter 16 verse 26.
Charuchandra
See Charugupta
Charugupta
A son born to Krishna and Rukmini. His nine brothers were Pradyumna, Charudeshna, Sudeshna, Charudeha, Sucharu, Bhadracharu, Charuchandra, Aticharu, Charu. He also had a sister named Charumati as per Bhagavata Dashamaskanda. But as per Mahabharata Anushasanaparva Chapter 4 verse 59, the sons of Krishna and Rukmini were Charuyashas, Charuvesha, Charushrava.
Charu
Also known as Charuchitra. A Kaurava who was killed by Bhima at Kurukshetra as per Mahabharata Dronaparva Chapter 136.
Chambeya
A son of Vishwamitra as per Mahabharata Anushasanaparva Chapter 4 verse 58.
Chanmundi
See Parvati
Chamara
A symbolism (prop) used by brahmins and kings. The king’s chamara is on a golden rod and is amde of swan, peacock or other bird feathers. A combination of feathers of different birds is not allowed. The number of spokes in this circular object is to be 3-8 as per Agnipurana Chapter 245.
Chapayajna
A ceremony for worshiping the bow. Kamsa had used this as an excuse to invite Krishna to Mathura, but was killed by Krishna as per Bhagavata Dashamaskanda.