Is Akshaya Patra real?
The Akshaya Patra Foundation is an NGO which implements the Mid-Day Meal Programme for Government and Government aided school children. On the occasion of the commemoration of 2 billion meals, we salute all the heroes behind the scenes who have made Akshaya Patra what it is today.
What was special about Akshaya Patra?
Akshaya Patra is focused on eliminating classroom hunger and attracting more children (enrolment) to schools and ensure to keep them in school (reduce dropout rate) by feeding a filling, nutritious mid-day meal, every school day. This is in partnership with the Government of India and all the various State Governments.
How did Draupadi get Akshaya Patra?
Draupadi and the Pandavas found it hard to welcome and provide food to the guests in exile as they were living in the forest where nothing was available. Therefore Draupadi prayed to Sun god and He granted her the Akshaya Patra.
Who gave the Akshaya Patra to yudhisthira?
Lord Surya
Akshaya Patra (Sanskrit: अक्षयपात्र) meaning inexhaustible vessel, is an object from the Hindu epic, Mahabharata. It was a wonderful vessel given to Yudhishthira by Lord Surya which held a never-depleting supply of food to the Pandavas every day.
What did Surya Deva give Draupadi?
Akshaya Patra
Draupadi found it very difficult to extend the customary hospitality to these numerous guests because the Pandavas were destitute in exile and living in the forest where nothing was available. Yudhishthira prayed to the god Surya, who blessed him the Akshaya Patra, the inexhaustable vessel.
Was Karna Durvasa’s son?
He was son of Kunti and Surya Dev. Kundhi got a boon from durvasa rishi that she can ask any god to meet with her and still her virginity remains. To test the boon she asked lord sun to be her husband. Thus Karna was born.
What curse did Ayan get?
Rishi Durvasa says he knew nothing will happen to Radha and was testing her patni dharma. He then says he broke his meditation because of sinner Ayan and curses Ayan that if he thinks to posses Radha, he will burn alive.