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Akshaya Tritiya

Fasting and worshiping Lord Vishnu on Akshaya Tritiya gives the results of Rajasuya yaga - Matsya Purana.

How did Gandhari conceive a hundred sons according to the Mahabharata story?

Gandhari sought a boon from Sage Vyasa for a hundred powerful sons. Vyasa's blessings led to her pregnancy, but she faced a prolonged gestation. When Kunti's son was born, Gandhari struck her belly, resulting in a lump of flesh coming out from her womb. Vyasa came, performed rituals, and through a unique process, transformed the lump into a hundred sons. This story is rich in symbolism, highlighting themes of patience, frustration, and the power of divine intervention. It shows the interplay between human actions and divine will.