Parikshit

KingSon of Abhimanyu, whose death prompted the snake sacrifice

Son of Abhimanyu and grandson of Arjuna. Revived by Krishna after being stillborn from Ashvatthama's curse. His death by the bite of the serpent king Takshaka prompted his son Janamejaya's great snake sacrifice, which forms the frame story of the Mahabharata.

Relationships

Abhimanyu(son)
Janamejaya(father)
Takshaka(killed by)

Appears in 12 episodes

Adi Parva

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