Don't forget to Share, Like & Comment on this video<br /><br />Subscribe Our Channel Artha : https://goo.gl/22PtcY <br /><br />1 Damayanti or Bhaimi is a character found in Hindu mythology, especially in a romantic tale mentioned in the Mahabharata.<br /><br />2 She is one of the ideal heroines belonging to major Hindu epics and is celebrated for her wifely duties along with Sita and Savitri.<br /><br />3 She was the beautiful princess of Vidarbha Kingdom, who married the king of the Nishadha Kingdom known by the name Nala.<br /><br />4 It is believed that Damayanti was of such irresistible beauty and grace, that even the gods admired her.<br /><br />5 But, Damayanti desired to marry King Nala, when she learns about his virtues and accomplishments from the Hamsa (a golden swan).<br /><br />6 During her Swayamvara, the gods who attended it disguised as Nala. However, Damayanti chose Nala over everyone else and married him in spite of all obstacles.<br /><br />7 Later, when Nala is banished to spend a period of exile in the wild forests, he abandons Damayanti in order to keep her safe.<br /><br />8 Damayanti takes refuge in the palace of the Chedi, offering to serve the princess, Sudeshana, from where she is taken back to her kingdom.<br /><br />9 Damayanti and Nala are reunited years later when she fakes her second Swayamvar to find him.<br /><br />10 Damayanti’s encounter with the Hamsa and other epic scenes of Nala- Damayanti are portrayed artistically in exotic landscapes by great painters like Raja Ravi Varma.<br /><br />11 For more such facts about the overlooked characters and stories, stay tuned to Artha channel.<br /><br />Like us @ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ArthaChannel/ <br />Check us out on Google Plus - https://goo.gl/6qG2sv <br />Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/ArthaChannel <br />Follow us on Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/arthachannel/ <br />Follow us on Pinterest - https://in.pinterest.com/channelartha/ <br />Follow us on Tumblr - https://www.tumblr.com/blog/arthachannel
