Sunday, 7 September 2014

Battle Formations in Mahabharata War

Indian Epics used advanced Battle Formations in War.


  1. Krauncha vyuha (heron formation)
  2. Makara vyuha (crocodile formation)
  3. Kurma vyuha (tortoise or turtle formation)
  4. Trishula vyuha (trident formation)
  5. Chakra vyuha (wheel or discus formation)
  6. Kamala vyuha or Padma vyuha (lotus formation)
  7. Garud vyuha (eagle formation)
  8. Oormi vyuha (ocean formation)
  9. Mandala vyuha (galaxy formation)
  10. Vajra vyuha (diamond or thunderbolt formation)
  11. Shakata vyuha (box or cart formation)
  12. Asura vyuha (demon formation)
  13. Deva vyuha (divine formation)
  14. Soochi vyuha (needle formation)
  15. Sringataka vyuha (horned formation)
  16. Chandrakala vyuha (crescent or curved blade formation)
  17. Mala vyuha (garland formation)
Each formation was met bya counter formation by the other side.
For instance , the Sarpa Vyuha was met with Garuda Vyuha(Serpent formation against Eagle.







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