Episode guide

Mahabharat: Season 2

20 episodes · first aired Sep 25, 2013

Season 2 of the acclaimed 2013 Mahabharat series focuses on the turbulent foundation of the epic's conflict. Spanning 20 episodes, it chronicles Dhritarashtra’s marriage to Gandhari, Pandu’s reign and curse, the birth of the 100 Kauravas and 5 Pandavas, and Shakuni’s early conspiracies against the Pandavas.

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1 A marriage proposal for Gandhari Sep 25, 2013 · 20m King Subala prepares his army, thinking Bhishma has come to fight them. But Bhishma has come to King Subala with a marriage proposal for Gandhari with Dhritarashtra. This worries King…
2 King Subala fears Shakuni Sep 26, 2013 · 20m Dhritarashtra fights against elephants to show his strength. Later, Vidura meets Dhritarashtra and Pandu; tells them only the righteous prince will be crowned the King of Hastinapur. This…
3 Shakuni is furious with Subala Sep 27, 2013 · 21m As the marriage preparations begin, Dhritarashtra shares his desire to become King with Pandu. Shakuni becomes furious with King Subala's decision of marrying his daughter, Gandhari to…
4 Gandhari takes an oath Sep 30, 2013 · 21m Gandhari is upset on learning about Dhritarashtra. Shakuni calls King Subala a cheat and tries to cancel the wedding, but Gandhari stops him. In her room, Gandhari blows out all lamps, to…
5 Dhritarashtra marries Gandhari Oct 1, 2013 · 22m Gandhari takes an oath and blindfolds herself. Dhritarashtra refuses to marry her when he gets to know about her oath. Gandhari explains the reason for her decision and persuades him to…
6 Dhritarashtra rejects Gandhari Oct 2, 2013 · 22m Dhritarashtra humiliates Gandhari and orders her to remove her blindfold. She refuses. Enraged, he rejects her as his wife. Later, Bhishma tells Satyavati that Dhritarashtra wants to be…
7 Vidura: the voice of reason Oct 3, 2013 · 22m Vidura stops Bhishma from handing over the throne to Dhritarashtra. Vidura tells Amba that a blind person cannot be a king. Dhritarashtra is upset on hearing this. He blames Pandu for…
8 Pandu becomes King of Hastinapur Oct 4, 2013 · 23m On Bhishma's advice, Pandu becomes the King of Hastinapur. Dhritarashtra accuses Pandu of conspiring against him and taking over the throne. For Gandhari's sake, Shakuni lays a plan for…
9 Bhishma advises Satyavati Oct 7, 2013 · 23m Pandu informs Dhritarashtra that he has decided to make him advisor to the King. An enraged Dhritarashtra refuses to accept the post. Later, Bhishma advises Satyavati to get Pandu married…
10 Kunti hides her past from Pandu Oct 8, 2013 · 22m Kunti thinks about her past when Suryadev had blessed her with a boy, Karna. Hearing the story, Priyamvada tries to console her. At Kunti's Swayamvar, Kuntibhoj informs the kings that…
11 Vidura welcomes Pandu and Kunti Oct 9, 2013 · 22m Dhritarashtra asks Gandhari not to welcome Pandu and Kunti. Priyamvada asks Kunti to hide her past from Pandu. Radha tells Karna about Pandu and Kunti's arrival in Hastinapur. As Vidura…
12 Shakuni provokes Dhritarashtra Oct 10, 2013 · 22m While Gandhari welcomes Pandu and Kunti to Hastinapur, Shakuni provokes Dhritarashtra against them. Out of guilt, Kunti decides to reveal the truth about her past to Pandu. Karna tells his…
13 Pandu informs Kunti about the war Oct 11, 2013 · 23m Satyavati tries to stop Pandu from going to war, but he refuses to change his decision. Dhritarashtra suggests that Pandu, being the king, take the lead. Pandu informs Kunti about the war…
14 Pandu marries Madri Oct 14, 2013 · 23m Vidura informs Satyavati that Pandu has won the war. She makes arrangements to welcome Pandu. She also learns that Pandu is returning to Hastinapur with his second wife, Madri. Kunti…
15 Pandu kills Maharishi Kindam Oct 15, 2013 · 23m Dhritarashtra decides to mend his relationship with Gandhari. While hunting, Pandu kills Maharishi Kindam and his wife by mistake. Before dying, Maharishi Kindam curses him. On returning…
16 Pandu steps down from the throne Oct 16, 2013 · 22m As Pandu steps down from his position, Shakuni instigates Dhritarashtra to take his place. Gandhari disapproves of Shakuni's actions but is helpless. Pandu tells Kunti and Madri about…
17 Kunti bears a son Oct 17, 2013 · 23m Pandu leaves Hastinapur with Kunti and Madri. Dhritarashtra becomes the acting king of Hastinapur. To fulfil Pandu's desire to have a child, Kunti uses Rishi Durvasa’s boon. She bears a…
18 Gandhari's child shocks everyone Oct 18, 2013 · 22m Vidura informs Dhritarashtra, Satyavati and Bhishma that Kunti has given birth to a son. Dhritarashtra decides to celebrate the occasion. Later, everybody is shocked on seeing what…
19 Kunti gives birth to Bheem Oct 21, 2013 · 22m Satyavati informs Dhritarashtra that Maharishi Vyasa can give life to his children. Maharishi Vyasa transforms the flesh delivered by Gandhari and tells her that she will become the mother…
20 Gandhari's first child is named Duryodhan Oct 22, 2013 · 23m Extreme weather conditions prevail during the birth of Dhritarashtra's first child and Krupacharya suggests the baby should be sacrificed for the betterment of Hastinapur. But…