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Ulupi

The Naga princess who married Arjuna, and revived him after Babruvahana killed him.

Accounts of this vary across texts and traditions. This entry primarily follows Mahabharata, with other tellings (Puranic traditions (Harivamsha, Bhagavata Purana), Regional retellings) noted where relevant.

Relationships

Spouse
Arjuna
Children
Iravan

Introduction

Ulupi is a Naga princess, the daughter of Kauravya, and a wife of Arjuna. She is the mother of Iravan.

Family

Meeting Arjuna

She took Arjuna to the Naga world while he was bathing in the Ganga, and asked him to marry her, which he did. Their son was Iravan.

Reviving Arjuna

When Babruvahana killed Arjuna, Ulupi revived him with a Naga jewel.

Sources

  1. Mahabharata, Adi Parva (primary text) — https://sacred-texts.com/hin/maha/index.htm
  2. Mahabharata, Ashvamedhika Parva (primary text) — https://sacred-texts.com/hin/maha/index.htm

This entry is independently written for myVamsam using the sources listed above. Where traditions differ, this entry identifies the relevant tradition rather than presenting one account as universally established fact.