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Chiranjivi · Cursed Immortal / Son of Drona

Ashwatthama

अश्वत्थामा
Also known as: Aśvatthāmā, Drona's Son, Cursed Warrior

About

The son of Dronacharya in the Mahabharata. Cursed by Krishna to roam the earth eternally, suffering from a wound that never heals. One of the seven Chiranjivis. Represents the consequences of wrath, the tragedy of war, and eternal penance.

Attributes

ImmortalCursedWarriorDrona's sonPenance

Symbols

Gem (on forehead)WoundSwordBlood

Associated Mantras

Ashwatthama Stotram

Scriptures

MahabharataPuranas

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India (as a Chiranjivi)

Iconography

Depicted as a fierce warrior with a gem on his forehead. Often shown with a sword. Wounded, tragic expression.