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Arjuna

Wayang Kulit, Bali

Arjuna from the Hindu epic The Mahabharata is the third of the Pandava brothers.

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Arjuna Tapa

Wayang Kulit, Bali

Arjuna from the Hindu epic The Mahabharata is the third of the Pandava brothers. In addition to being an important warrior, Arjuna is a refined dance-character.

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Aswatama

Wayang Kulit, Bali.

The son of Drona, a weapons master who trained both the Pandavas and Kauravas. Aswatama is a symbol of the dangers of blind loyalty which leads to tragedy.

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Basudewa

Wayank Kulit, Bali.

A character from the Hindu epic, The Mahabharata. Basudewa is son of the Mandura king Prabu Basukunti and Dewi Dayita.

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Bimanyu

Wayang Kulit, Bali.

Also known as Abimanyu. He is a Pandava hero, son of Arjuna and his wife Subhadra. He is considered a symbol of courage, skill, and sacrifice.

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Bisma (Bhishma)

Wayang Kulit, Bali.

A major character from the Hindu epic The Mahabharata. A military leader of the Kuru kingdom, Bisma is known as the supreme commander of the Kaurava army.

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Buminjaya

Wayang Kulit, Bali.

In the Balinese tradition, this is the son of the Pandava hero Bima and the demonic giantess Arimbi. He has a twin brother, Bhumandawa, and is known as a noble, fierce, and resolute warrior.

Darmawangsa

Wayang Kulit, Bali.

Darmawangsa is a powerful king of the kingdom of Medang (also Mataram) and an arts connoisseur and patron. He ruled during the latter part of the 10th c and the early years of the 11th c.

Dasa Bahu

Wayang Kulit, Bali.

Also Kartawirya Arjuna. A powerful “ten arms” king from the Hindu epic The Ramayana, who was the main opponent of the demon king Ravana.

Drestadsrinena

Wayang Kulit, Bali.

A hero, loyal to the Pandava brothers, a main character from the Hindu epic The Mahabharata.

Drona

Wayan Kulit, Bali.

A major character from the Hindu epic The Mahabharata. He is the teacher of both the Pandavas and Kauravas.

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Dwijakangka

Wayang Kulit, Bali.

Yudishtira in the Hindu epic The Mahabharata. This is the eldest of the Pandava brothers, known for being a wise, just, and righteous character.

Ganesa

Wayang Kulit, Bali.

A central figure in Hinduism, known also as Ganesha, associated with wisdom, good fortune, and removal of obstacles.

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Karna

Wayang Kulit, Bali.

A major character from the Hindu epic The Mahabharata, Karna is also known as Vasusena. He is son of son of Kunti, the Pandavas’ mother, and the sun god Surya.

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Nakula

Wayang Kulit, Bali.

A major character from the Hindu epic The Mahabharata, Nakula is the fourth of the Pandava brothers.

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Pandu

Wayang Kulit, Bali.

A major character from the Hindu epic The Mahabharata Pandu is King of the Kuru kingdom and the Pandava brothers’ father.

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Sahamara

Wayang Kulit, Bali.

Salya (Shalya)

Wayang Kulit, Bali.

The refined and tragic king of the Madra kingdom from the Hindu epic The Mahabharata who is tricked to fight on the side of the Kauravas.

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Samba

Wayang Kulit, Bali.

The son of King Kresna (Krishna), Samba is known as a noble and handsome prince, who is a character from the Hindu epic The Mahabharata.

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Sekuni

Wayang Kulit, Bali.

Siwa

Wayang Kulit, Bali.

The Indonesian name for the Hindu god Shiva.

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Widura

Wayang Kulit, Bali.

Known also as Sanghyang Widura, this character from the Hindu epic The Mahabharata is a wise protector of the Pandavas. In the Balinese context, he is the reincarnation of Yama, the god of justice.