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Ashwatthama

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

About

The son of Dronacharya in the Mahabharata. Cursed by Krishna to roam the earth eternally, suffering from a wound that never heals. Considered a Chiranjivi (immortal being). Revered in some traditions and feared in others. Represents the consequences of wrath and the tragedy of war.

Attributes

ImmortalCursedWarriorDrona's sonMahabharata

Symbols

Gem (on forehead)WoundSword

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.