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Parthasarathy

पार्थसारथि
Also known as: Pārtha Sārathi, Krishna as Charioteer

About

Form of Krishna as the charioteer of Arjuna during the Kurukshetra war. Associated with the Bhagavad Gita discourse. Represents divine guidance and the guru-disciple relationship.

Attributes

Divine guidanceGuruBhagavad GitaCharioteer

Symbols

ChariotWhipArjunaHorses
Vahana (Mount)
Chariot

Associated Mantras

Om Pārthasārthaye namaḥ
Bhagavad Gita

Scriptures

Bhagavad GitaMahabharata

Regions Worshipped

Tamil Nadu (Parthasarathy temple, Chennai)Pan-India

Iconography

Krishna in charioteer attire, holding whip and reins. Seated in a chariot with Arjuna. Horses in front. Depicted delivering the Gita to Arjuna.