Chitravahana: 1 definition

Introduction:

Chitravahana means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

Ambiguity: Although Chitravahana has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Citravahana. It further has the optional forms Chitravāhana, Chitra-vahana and Chitra-vāhana.

In Hinduism

General definition (in Hinduism)

Source: Apam Napat: Indian Mythology

Chitravahana was the King of Manipur. He had a daughter named Chitrangada. Arjuna, who was wandering during his twelve year exile (for having broken the compact regarding Draupadi with Yudhishtra), met Chitrangada and fell in love with her.

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