Learn about Ashwatthama, the son of Dronacharya and a warrior in the Mahabharata. Discover how he was cursed to wander forever for his misdeeds and what lessons his story teaches us. Ashvatthama is a character in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, the son of Drona and a warrior-brahmin. He fights for the Kauravas in the Kurukshetra War and uses the Brahmashirastra against the Pandavas, but is cursed by Krishna to wander the earth for three thousand years. It highlights seven ancient Indian locations where his spirit is still believed to roam or worship Lord Shiva, blending mythology with real-world folklore. In the vast tapestry of Indian mythology, few figures are as mysterious and haunting as Ashwatthama. Ashwathama , also spelled Ashwatthama, is a prominent figure in the Hindu epic Mahabharat. He is known as the son of Dronacharya, the revered teacher of the Kaurava and Pandava princes. Ashwathama himself is a skilled warrior who fought on the side of the Kauravas during the great Kurukshetra War, the central event of the Mahabharat. He is infamous for his role in the war, including his participation in the nighttime massacre of the Pandava camp, where he slew many of their warriors ...
