Is Karna a God?

Karna (Sanskrit: कर्ण, IAST: Karṇa), also known as Vasusena, Anga-raja, and Radheya, is one of the main protagonists of the Hindu epic Mahābhārata
Mahābhārata
The bulk of the Mahābhārata was probably compiled between the 3rd century BCE and the 3rd century CE, with the oldest preserved parts not much older than around 400 BCE. The original events related by the epic probably fall between the 9th and 8th centuries BCE.
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. He is the son of the sun god Surya and princess Kunti (mother of the Pandavas), and thus a demigod of royal birth.
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Is Karna Worshipped?

To celebrate and worship the brave and kind hearted warrior Karna, there are many temples dedicated to him in India. One of them is located in Uttarkashi [North of Kashi]. The temple is as unique as the presiding deity. Located in Deora village of Uttarkashi, it has many interesting facts that are worth a mention.
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Is Karna a mythological character?

Krishna (Krsna or Hari Krishna) is a major god of the Hindu pantheon and considered the eighth incarnation of Vishnu. He is perhaps the most popular of all the heroes of Hindu mythology.
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Is Karna a king?

There is zero mention of any activity of Karna as a king in any version of Mahabharata. He is always present by the side of Duryodhan and every activity undertaken by him is as a commander of Duryodhan.
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What Krishna says about Karna?

Lord Krishna had praised Karna on several occasions.

In the middle of the war, Krishna even told Arjuna that Karna was indeed a real warrior, and far better than him. Karna reminds us of the saying ”Tough times never last, but tough people do.”
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KRISHNA said KARNA can kill me and won the Mahabharata war?????



Was Karna a good person?

Karna joined the Duryodhana's side in the Kurukshetra war. He was a key warrior who aimed to kill 3rd Pandava Arjuna but dies in a battle with him during the war. He is a tragic hero in the Mahabharata, in a manner similar to Aristotle's literary category of "flawed good man".
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What is Krishna religion?

The worship of Krishna is part of Vaishnavism, a major tradition within Hinduism. Krishna is considered a full avatar of Vishnu, or one with Vishnu himself.
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Is Krishna a real God?

Krishna, Sanskrit Kṛṣṇa, one of the most widely revered and most popular of all Indian divinities, worshipped as the eighth incarnation (avatar, or avatara) of the Hindu god Vishnu and also as a supreme god in his own right.
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Why is Karna great?

Karna was the closest friend of Duryodhana and fought on his behalf against the Pandavas (his brothers) in the famous Kurukshetra war. Karna fought against misfortune throughout his life and kept his word under all circumstances. Many admire him for his courage and generosity.
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Where is Karna now?

The war between the Kauravas and Pandavas during the Dwapar Yug at the battlefield of Kurukshetra took place over 18 days. Karna was the Senapati or te General of the Kaurava army. He died on day 17 of the battle when Arjun fired a weapon upon a distressed unarmed Karna.
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Why did Karna insult Draupadi?

Hearing these words, Karna gets angry and says that when Yudhishthira lost all his possession he also lost Draupadi, even specifically staking her. Karna calls Draupadi a "whore" for being the wedded wife of five men, adding that dragging her to court is not surprising act whether she be attired or naked.
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Who was better Karna or Arjun?

Karna was more powerful than Arjuna.
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Is Karna a Shani?

Shani is son of sun and his wife chhaya(shadow) while karna is son of sun and kunti. So they're half brothers.
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Did Karna loved Draupadi?

No, but there was actually a time when karna liked draupadi and wanted to marry her but as known draupadi rejected him in swayamvar as he was a sutputra and she was a princess After that they never liked/loved each other after the insult.
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Is Mahabharat real?

Because Mahabharat is an epic, many people think that it is mythology and it was not true. It's all part of imaginations and one's perspectives. But this is not the case. Mahabharat was a real epic and it was a true event that happened in history.
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What language did Krishna speak?

Sanskrit was the language spoken by him.
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Is Lord Krishna family still alive?

End of the Vrishnis

These things in due time came to pass. A madness seized the people of Dwaraka so that they fell upon one another and were slain, together with all sons and grandsons of Krishna. Only the women and Krishna and Balarama remained alive.
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Do Hare Krishna eat meat?

What You Need to Know About Hare Krishnas Have you ever wondered why Hare Krishnas don't eat meat, or how the movement differs from other strains of Hinduism? Read a primer on the Hare Krishna movement and its practices and beliefs.
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Did Radha had a child?

Radha's life in Vrindavan took a drastic turn after Krishna left. She was forced by her mother to marry a man. In fact, they had a child together.
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Can Hindus eat meat?

Diet. Most Hindus are vegetarian. The cow is viewed as a sacred animal so even meat-eating Hindus may not eat beef. Some Hindus will eat eggs, some will not, and some will also refuse onion or garlic; it is best to ask each individual.
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Is Karna hero or villain?

Karna was a person with heroic attributes who goes to the dark side. In that sense, he's definitely an anti-hero.
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What was Karna last wish?

Karna's last wish was that Krishna should perform His last rites, on virgin soil, soil on which the sorrows He had gone through cannot sprout in any form, and where His mortal remains will merge into the virgin soil."
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Was Duryodhana a true friend of Karna?

Karna was Duryodhana's closest friend. Notably, Duryodhana, with significant assistance from Karna, performs Vaishnava Yagna when the Pandavas are in exile. Duryodhana used his greater skill in wielding the mace to defeat opponents. He was also an extremely courageous warrior and he was said to be a good ruler.
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