Episode guide
Mahabharat: Season 3
13 episodes · first aired Oct 23, 2013
Season 3 of the acclaimed 2013 Mahabharat series focuses on the childhood rivalry between the Kauravas and the Pandavas. It highlights Karna's early martial training, Duryodhan's deep-seated resentment, and the political tensions brewing within the Hastinapur kingdom.
- 1 Karna impresses Bhishma Oct 23, 2013 · 23m Seeing Karna's chariot skills and archery, Bhishma awards him with hundred gold coins. Bhishma tells Sushena to send Karna to Magadh to learn archery, as only Kshatriyas are allowed to…
- 2 Shakuni lies to Dhritarashtra Oct 24, 2013 · 23m Vidura informs Dhritarashtra about Duryodhan's incident with the fishermen. Shakuni lies to Dhritarashtra that the fishermen attacked Duryodhan and wounded him. Dhritarashtra gets angry…
- 3 Satyavati wants Pandu to return Oct 25, 2013 · 23m Bhagirathi blames Satyavati for the downfall of Hastinapur. To rectify her mistake, she sets out for the forest to convince Pandu to return. All this while, Shakuni continues to provoke…
- 4 The cursed Pandu Oct 28, 2013 · 21m Pandu and Madri get intimate causing Pandu's death -- the curse is working. Madri sacrifices her life, believing she was responsible for Pandu's death. Satyavati takes Kunti and her sons…
- 5 Who will be the next king? Oct 29, 2013 · 22m Satyavati asks Vidur to make Yudhishtir, the next ruler of Hastinapur. Meanwhile, Dhritarashtra decides to make Duryodhan his successor. Bhishma asks Shakuni to tell Dhritarashtra to wait…
- 6 Kunti, sons arrive at Hastinapur Oct 30, 2013 · 22m Kunti and her sons arrive at Hastinapur. Bhishma, Dhritarashtra and Gandhari welcome Kunti and her sons. Kunti informs her sons about Gandhari's sons. Shakuni provokes Duryodhan into…
- 7 Duryodhan against Bhishma Oct 31, 2013 · 22m Dhritarashtra assures Duryodhan that he will be the next King of Hastinapur. Shakuni shares his plan to throw the Pandavas out of Hastinapur with Duryodhan. Later, Vidura informs Bhishma…
- 8 Training the princes Nov 1, 2013 · 21m As part of their training, Bhishma asks the children to eat without bending their elbows. He suggests to Dhritarashtra that the children be sent to gurukul. The Kauravas continue to…
- 9 Pandavas, Kauravas keep fighting Nov 4, 2013 · 21m Duryodhan confronts the Pandavas for making his brothers fall from a tree. Duryodhan and Dushyasan attack Bheem. Bhishma stops their fight and punishes them. Kunti asks her sons to share…
- 10 Duryodhan plans to kill Bheem Nov 5, 2013 · 22m As Drona agrees to stay in Hastinapur, Dhritarashtra and Bhishma argue over the fight between the Pandavas and Duryodhan. Meanwhile, Duryodhan and Dushyasan plan to kill Bheem. Shakuni…
- 11 Bheem is thrown into a river Nov 6, 2013 · 21m Drona informs Dhritarashtra that he will teach the Pandavas and Kauravas, along with his son, Ashwatthama. But he refuses to teach them in Hastinapur. Shakuni and Duryodhan push Bheem into…
- 12 Kunti is delighted to see Bheem Nov 7, 2013 · 21m Shakuni informs Dhritarashtra that Bheem's belongings were found in a tiger's den. Thirteen days after Bheem goes missing, he returns for his own death ceremony. He comes in disguise and…
- 13 Kunti to shift to Kuntibhoj Nov 8, 2013 · 21m Kunti decides to shift to Kuntibhoj. Bhishma tells Dhritarashtra to ensure justice for Kunti and her sons. He also informs him that Drona will teach his sons for 12 years and instructs him…