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	Swayamvara: Encyclopedia - Swayamvara
		Swayamvara, in ancient India, was a practice of choosing a life partner, among a list of suitors by a girl of marriageable age.
		In this practice, the girl's father decides to conduct the Swayamvara of the daughter at an auspicious time and venue, and broadcasts the news of this to the outside world.
		Swayamvara is one of the topics in focus at Global Oneness.
	www.experiencefestival.com /a/Swayamvara/id/574058 (557 words)

	swayamvara (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Swayamvara, in ancient India, was a practice of choosing a life partner, among a list of suitors by a girl of marriageable age.
		In this practice, the girl's father decides to conduct the Swayamvara of the daughter at an auspicious time and venue, and broadcasts the news of this to the outside world.
		For example, in the Hindu epic Ramayana, Sita is married to Rama the only one strong enough to lift the Shiv Dhanush and string it.
	www.yourencyclopedia.net /Swayamvara.html (332 words)

	Damayanti - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		When it came time for Damayanti to choose her husband at a swayamvara, princes and kings came to seek her hand, including Nala.
		On their journey to the swayamvara, the king instructed the dwarf in the techniques of gambling.
		Damayanti was persuaded that the dwarf was Nala because of the flavor of a dish that he cooked for her.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Damayanti (411 words)

	Swayamvara (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Draupadi disqualifies Karna from this contest as he is not a pure Kshatriya.
		Yet another famous Swayamvara from the Mahabharata is found in the story of Damayanti who chooses Nala for her husband, against the wishes of the gods.
		When the girl identifies the husband of her choice, she garlands him and a marriage ceremony is held immediately.
	www.worldhistory.com /wiki/S/Swayamvara.htm (374 words)

	Cupid strikes silent arrows- The Times of India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		The Swayamvara was not held in a royal court but a hall.
		For the deaf youngsters gathered at the All India Swayamvara for the Deaf held in Bangalore this week, it was companionship and future security they sought in a partner.
		The Swayamvara will be followed up through correspondence with the couples and visits to their homes.
	www1.timesofindia.indiatimes.com /cms.dll/articleshow?artid=31906954 (467 words)

	Draupadi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		She and her brother Draupada or Dhristadyumna emerged together from a sacrificial fire that the king had lit to gain a means of revenge on Drona, to whom he had lost half his kingdom.
		She became the wife of the Pandava brothers following a swayamvara.
		As Drupada was the ruler of the kingdom of Panchala and Draupadi the princess of Panchala, she was also known by the name Paanchali.
	www.encyclopedia-online.info /Draupadi (128 words)

	The Mahabharata, Book 1: Adi Parva: Swayamvara Parva: Section CLXXXVI
		And we are repairing thither to behold her and the festivities on the occasion,
		And to that Swayamvara will come from various lands kings and princes who are performers of sacrifices in which the presents to the Brahmanas are large: who are devoted to study, are holy, illustrious, and of rigid vows; who are young and handsome; and who are mighty car-warriors and accomplished in arms.
		And there will also come unto that Swayamvara, from various countries, actors, and bards singing the panegyrics of kings, and dancers, and reciters of Puranas, and heralds, and powerful athletes.
	www.sacred-texts.com /hin/m01/m01187.htm (437 words)

	Draupadi's Swayamvaram (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		WHILE the Pandavas were living in disguise as brahmanas at Ekachakrapura, news of the swayamvara of Draupadi, the daughter of Drupada, King of Panchala, reached them.
		Fresh from her auspicious bridal bath, and clad in flowing silk Draupadi dismounted and entered the swayamvara hall, seeming to fill it with the sweetness of her presence and perfect beauty.
		They said: "The practice of swayamvara, the choosing of a bridegroom, is not prevalent among the brahmanas.
	www.switzerinstrument.com /Rajaji-Original/mahabharata/Swayamvaram.htm (1523 words)

	Rama Weds Sita - Religions
		After the death of the demons the sages were free to perform their prayers without any disturbance.
		A large, heavy bow of Lord Shiva, was placed in the center of the swayamvara hall, and Lord Janak announced that the person who managed to string the bow would win the hand of the fair Sita.
		The ceremony was open to all, and one by one every man in the room tried his hand at stringing the bow, but none of them could even lift it.
	www.indiaparenting.com /indianculture/festivals/fest044.shtml (552 words)

	Weekly Assignments (Epics of India)
		Krishna recognized that the brahmins at the swayamvara were the Pandavas.
		By passing the archery test at the swayamvara, Arjuna was betrothed to Draupadi.
		Drupada, the king of Panchala, was holding a swayamvara.
	www.mythfolklore.net /india/weeks/week09/readingaquiz.htm (1319 words)

	The Hindu : Words are not enough
		His new bride Jayalakshmi, whom he met at the swayamvara, is a couple of years older, but they obviously understand each other.
		So infectious is his zeal, that wife Revathi has taken on the duties of the President at his Swayamvara Trust, while daughter Ananthalakshmi has learnt the sign language to communicate with speech and hearing impaired people.
		In spite the spirit of bonhomie in the air, several old parents `burdened' with hearing-impaired wards, were disappointed that they could not find a suitable match.
	www.hinduonnet.com /thehindu/mp/2002/12/26/stories/2002122600010100.htm (1168 words)

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		When it came time for Damayanti to choose her husband at a swayamvara, princes and kings came to seek her hand, including Nala.
		On their journey to the swayamvara, the king instructed the dwarf in the techniques of gambling.
		Damayanti was persuaded that the dwarf was Nala because of the flavor of a dish that he cooked for her.
	www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Damayanti (520 words)

	The Hindu : Karnataka / Bangalore News : Matrimonial meet for hearing impaired
		Swayamvara 2006, an annual matrimonial meet for the hearing impaired promises to bring together many more during this edition.
		According to founder secretary C.N. Vijayaraju, over 720 persons have been the beneficiaries of the Swayamvara during the last five years.
		Vijayaraju said muhurtam for the selected couples would be held on December 24, which would be followed by registration of marriages at the sub-registrar's office.
	www.hindu.com /2006/12/04/stories/2006120403470200.htm (283 words)

	Love Conquers AllSpirituality - Indiatimes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		In due course of time, her swayamvara was arranged wherein she was to choose her husband.
		Unknown to her, the disguised king had arrived at her palace as the charioteer of king Rituparna, who was invited for the swayamvara.
		The reunion: But now, the swayamvara was scheduled and the guests had been invited.
	spirituality.indiatimes.com /articleshow/1036110238.cms (539 words)

	Vichitravirya - Wikpedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		He heard the king of Kasi was holding a swayamvara for his three daughters.
		Since Vichitravirya himself was too young to stand any chance of being chosen by the young women, Bhishma himself went to the swayamvara.
		Bhishma won the swayamvara and brought the Princesses Amba, Ambika and Ambalika to marry Vichitravirya.
	www.bostoncoop.net /~tpryor/wiki/index.php?title=Vichitravirya (144 words)

	Prajapati Vishva Ashram (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		A swayamvara is a Hindu custom in which a girl chooses her own husband from an assembled group of prospects, though in this case the choosing is mutual.
		Parents were present too in large numbers on Friday at the swayamvara site, which was decorated with palm fronds.
		Vandana Asija, the manager of the show, said: "There is no orthodoxy here and people coming to this swayamvara are generally liberal and modern in their outlook.
	www.prajapati-samaj.ca /mainnews.asp?NewsID=505 (702 words)

	Draupadi, the Woman : Epitome of Feminity and Feminism
		It was the Swayamvara (a ritual in which the princess was allowed to choose her groom from amongst a group of contenders) of Draupadi, the princess of unequalled beauty, where the Kings and Princes gathered in hundreds, each eager to marry the princess.
		It is Panchali's categorical refusal - wholly unexpected - to accept Karna as a suitor that alters the entire complexion of that assembly, and indeed, the course of the epic itself.
		It is true that Arjuna was able to receive Draupadi's hand by completing a difficult and skillful task, but she was not a prize that he won because it was Draupadi's Swayamvara; she had the right to choose her husband.
	www.dollsofindia.com /draupadi.htm (4898 words)

	The Mahabharata, Book 1: Adi Parva: Swayamvara Parva: Section CLXXXVI
		And we are repairing thither to behold her and the festivities on the occasion, like unto the festivities of heaven.
		And to that Swayamvara will come from various lands kings and princes who are performers of sacrifices in which the presents to the Brahmanas are large: who are devoted to study, are holy, illustrious, and of rigid vows; who are young and handsome; and who are mighty car-warriors and accomplished in arms.
		And there will also come unto that Swayamvara, from various countries, actors, and bards singing the panegyrics of kings, and dancers, and reciters of Puranas, and heralds, and powerful athletes.
	www.earth-history.com /India/Mahab1/m01187.htm (505 words)

	Books By Rajaji - Mahabharata - Draupadi Swayamvara ( Page 2) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		The brahmanas went in groups to witness the swayamvara and the Pandavasmingled with them in the guise of brahmanas.
		After a long march the party reached the beauti- ful city of Drupada and billeted themselves in the house of a potter as obscure brahmanas of no note.
		The marriage hall was beautifullydecorated and built amidst a finely laid-out group of new guest-houses designed to accommo- date the swayamvara suitors and guests.
	www.hindubooks.org /books_by_rajaji/mahabharata/draupadi_swayamvara/page2.htm (205 words)

	Nala (mizoranj.multiply.com)
		“We are allowed in the palace only on the day of the swayamvara and that too only where the swayamvara is to be held,” he said, “How will I access Damayanti?” Indra reminded Nala that he was the king of the demi-Gods and would arrange the meeting.
		A galaxy of princes was gathered at the swayamvara.
		Indra told them that the swayamvara was over and in any event it was a mere formality because Damayanti has already made up her mind.
	mizoranj.multiply.com /journal/item/130 (3116 words)

	Nala Damayanti - I
		Now that she knew he reciprocated her love she would arrange for her swayamvara.
		A swayamvara was a ceremony in which the maiden chose her husband from a gathering of suitors present.
		She asked Nala to immediately come to Vidarbh as soon as her swayamvara was announced.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/mythology_from_india/109233 (518 words)

	What is Dharma? Sri Krishna's Musings
		If the Five Brothers did not make their appearance on the stage of the swayamvara in a spectacular manner, as he had planned, they would sink as before into helpless dependants of the Kuru royal family.
		The swayamvara became an occasion for the gnashing of teeth and wailing of women.
		He accepted their confidence, but refused to take the risk of fighting the Kurus, planned a spectacular swayamvara which was likely to end in complete failure.
	surasa.net /dharma.html (2654 words)

	Rama's Perspective on the Swayamvara
		Rama's brothers were also lucky enough to find girls to marry at the swayamvara.
		I remember Vishvamitra had mentioned something about the King holding a swayamvara ceremony to marry off his beautiful young daughter, Sita.
		The swayamvara of this time is much like the arranged marriages of our time.
	students.ou.edu /W/Jennifer.E.Walpole-1/indianepicchapter1.html (1043 words)

	Amba (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		And as he heard that the daughters of the king of Kasi were to choose their husbands according to the ancient Kshatriya practice he went there to secure them for his brother.
		But when they found that he was also a suitor, the young princes felt themselves let down and were full of chagrin.
		The princes began to cast affronts at Bhishma: "This most excellent and wise descendant of the Bharata race forgets that he is too old and forgets also his vow of celibacy.
	www.switzerinstrument.com /Rajaji-Original/mahabharata/Amba.htm (1267 words)

	The Mahabharata, Book 1: Adi Parva: Swayamvara Parva: Section CLXLI
		The Vedic declaration is well-known that the Swayamvara is for the Kshatriyas.
		As regards this Brahmana, although he hath, from officiousness or avarice, done this injury to the monarchs, he should not yet be slain; for our kingdoms, lives, treasures, sons, grandsons, and whatever other wealth we have, all exist for Brahmanas.
		It is strictly forbidden to publish or copy anything of my book without permission of the author, permission is granted for the recourses, for personal use only.
	www.earth-history.com /India/Mahab1/m01192.htm (737 words)

	Child Marriage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Child-marriage is another 'blessing' of the medieaval age and it was born from the same compulsions that ; perpetuated Sati.
		The most popular form of marriage was Swayamvara where grooms assembled at the bride' s house and the bride selected her spouse.
		Instances of Swayamvara ceremony are found in our national epics, the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
	www.vivaaha.org /child.htm (818 words)

	Three women, no child
		Part of the agreement among the warriors who assembled at a swayamvara was to accept the decision of the women.
		The angry warriors chased Bhishma, along with the army of Kasi which was there to keep peace among the assembled princes.
		Salva and Amba, one of the three princesses of Kasi, were in love and Amba had already decided to choose Salva for her husband at the swayamvara.
	www.geocities.com /lakshman/Desh/Mb/node15.html (610 words)

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		There were two kinds of swayamvaras: one kind was where all of the suitors were seated on thrones, and the princess would close her eyes (so that she wouldn't fall just for looks) while her companion would introduce each suitor to her.
		In this kind of swayamvara, the princess gets to actually see and meet her suitors (this is just so that she knows who they are.
		Well, Princess Sita's father (King Janaka) held the second type of swayamvara, and the challenge was to string a certain bow he had.
	www.jaimalayalam.com /malakavitha3.htm (635 words)

	Damayanti - Wife of Nala - Indian Mythology (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		In her Swayamvara (self-choice ceremony), the Gods Indra, Agni, Varuna, and Yama took the form of Nala to confuse her, for they desired her for themselves.
		Bewildered, she prayed to them, and they allowed her to choose the real Nala, for they were pleased with her devotion to her true love.
		She later came to know that her husband might be in Ayodhya, so she sent a false message to the King of Ayodhya (Rituparna), saying that a second Swayamvara for her was being held.
	members.cox.net /apamnapat/entities/Damayanti.html (578 words)

	The Pandavas wed Draupadi - Indian Mythology (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		For this purpose, a Swayamvara (self-choice ceremony) was to be conducted.
		All the Kings and great warriors, as well as learned Brahmanas had been invited to this ceremony, where a tough task will be set for the suitors of Draupadi.
		Krishna had told Balarama that the Pandavas were alive and would definitely come for the Swayamvara.
	members.cox.net /apamnapat/articles/Mahabharata012.html (2637 words)

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