Who all had Pashupatastra?

Pashupatastra is the most destructive, powerful, irresistible weapon mentioned in the Hindu mythology. In Mahabharata, only Arjuna; and in Ramayana, sage Vishvamitra
Vishvamitra
Vishvamitra was a king in ancient India, also called Kaushik (descendant of Kusha) and belonged to Amavasu Dynasty. Vishwamitra was originally the King of Kanyakubja (modern day Kannauj). He was a valiant warrior and the great-grandson of a great king named Kusha.
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and Rama
possessed Pashupatastra. It is one of the six Mantramukta weapons that cannot be resisted.
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Who was killed by Pashupatastra?

Its used by Lakshman ji to kill Indrajit Meghnath. 2-pashupatastra against jayadratha Because Jayadratha is a great Shiv-bhakt and great warrior He will fight all 4 pandovs one times in day of Chakravyuh. He will die only by Shiv-astra.
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Who created Pashupatastra?

Lord Shiva created the weapon with his divine powers for the destruction of the three aerial cities of demons known as Tripura.
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Who gave Pashupatastra to Lord Shiva?

Lord Shiva gave Arjuna his Pashupata weapon (Pashupatastra).

etc. etc. Ultimate goal is to teach lessons to us. Here Lord Shiva tests Arjuna and finally Lord Shiva is one of the best bhakta / devotee of Sri Hari / Sri Krishna gives the great Pashupastra to his bhakta / devotee Arjuna.
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Who had all three astras?

In the Ramayana and Mahabharata, Shri Ram had more astras than any other warrior, and in various texts Parashurama is stated to have possessed numerous astras as well.
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Does Karna have Pashupatastra?

Pashupatastra is the most destructive, powerful, irresistible weapon mentioned in the Hindu mythology. In Mahabharata, only Arjuna; and in Ramayana, sage Vishvamitra and Rama possessed Pashupatastra.
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Who had more astras Karna or Arjun?

Arjuna had more astras than Karna, way more. Arjuna had more astras than Karna, way more.
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Which Astras did Karna have?

The one who had that bow in his hand in the battle field could never loose. The following is the list of celestial weapons or astra given to Karna: Vasavi Shakti - From Indra deva , King of Devas.
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  • Brahmanda Astra.
  • Brahmashira.
  • Brahmastra.
  • Pashupathastra.
  • Rudra Astra.
  • Bhargav Astra.
  • Vaishnav Astra.
  • Narayan Astra.
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Who had Brahmanda Astra?

Brahmadanda Astra is a weapon that can be possessed by a Bhraman of High Brahma energy by penance. Karna, bhisma and Drona possessed this weapon in Mahabharata.
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Can Pashupatastra break Karna kavach?

Lord Shiva' s Trishul, Lord Vishnu' s Sudarshana Chakra & Indra' s [King of gods] Vajrayudha [Diamond weapon] is the most powerful weapons in the World. Thus, these 3 weapons and Pashupatastra [A powerful weapon] which is given by Lord Shiva to Arjuna can break Karna' s Kavach & Kundal.
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Who gave Arjun Gandiv?

Varuna gave the Gandiva bow to Arjuna, as well as two quivers which would provide an inexhaustible number of arrows. The weapon was dreaded by many during the Kurukshetra war, having defeated and killed many great warriors and the gods themselves.
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Who had Vaishnavastra in Mahabharata?

No, The Vaishnavastra was only known to Lord Krishna, Narakasura, Bhagadatta, Pradyumna and Parashurama during the Mahabharata age. In the Ramayana age, the Vaishnavastra was known only to Lord Rama and Indrajit.
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Who was powerful Karna or Arjuna?

Karna is better than Arjuna as a warrior. As an archer, he was superior to Arjuna: Lord Krishna considered Karna to be superior to Arjuna and called the foremost of all heroes.
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Can Arjuna lift Vijaya bow?

Arjuna could lift the Swayamwara bow, string it & shoot the target. Agni deva gave Gandiva bow to Arjuna, saying that no one would be able to string the bow other than him, Krishna, & Bhima. But Parshurama told Karna that whoever has Vijaya bow in their hand, they would be unbeatable.
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How many times did Arjun use Pashupatastra?

Arjuna did use the Pashupata Astra twice: Once during his time in Indra's court just after receiving the weapon from Lord Shiva. On the 14 day of battle for killing Jayadratha (he goes to Lord Shiva in his dream to obtain it once again, along with Krishna)
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Which astra killed Jayadratha?

He then points at the hiding Jayadratha, telling Arjuna to sever his head and shoot it into the lap of Jayadratha's father. Arjuna quickly shoots the Pashupatastra at Jayadratha, decapitating him.
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Does Karna have Brahmastra?

Karna didn't use Brahmastra against Ghatotkacha because he knew Arjun also had a Brahmastra to stop it. As Karna possessed a divine weapon Vasavi Shakti(-that Lord Indra had given to him), he saved that weapon for Arjun.
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Where is Ashwathama now?

Where is Ashwatthama now? He was cursed around 3200 BC on last day of Mahabharata war, the curse to be on earth till end of the Kaliyuga of present Kalpa. Very few people/saints doing Narmada river parikrama have seen him or meet him in Shoolpaneshwar wildlife sanctuary which is spread across MP and Gujarat.
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When did Karna used Bhargavastra?

He did used bhargavastra. Most sources say he used it only once on panchala foot soldiers. And only 1 source says he used twice first on panchala foot soldiers and second time on Arjuna.
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Which astra did Indra gave to Karna?

Karna was given the invincible Shakti astra (missile) by Indra Deva, the king of the Devas. Indra gave this on Karna's request after he donated his divine armour and earrings to Indra.
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Who killed Bhima's son Ghatotkacha?

There is a temple built in Champawat, Uttrakhand where it is meant his head fell after he was killed by Karna in the battle of Mahabharata. There is a temple built to honor Ghatotkacha in Manali, Himachal Pradesh near the Hidimba Devi Temple.
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Did Arjuna cut Karna head?

Being spurred by Krishna, then Arjuna used Anjalikastra to kill Karna which cut the head of Karna, leading to his death.
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How many times Karna defeated Arjuna?

Arjuna actually defeated Karna thrice in the Mahabharat. 1. ) First time was during Yudhisthira's Rajasuya Yagna when his brothers went and conquered all of Bharatvarsh.
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What weapon did Karna have?

Originally Answered: what were the weapons of karna? He was trained by Drona, Kripa and Parshuram. Apart from archery he was skilled in sword fighting, mace fighting as well. So his weapons would be Bow and Arrow (he had received celestial Vijaya Bow made by Vishwakarma from Parshuram), Sword and Mace.
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How did Karna get Vijaya bow?

Since Karna was a worthy student, Parashurama blessed Karna with the Vijaya along with other celestial weapons. Vijaya bow is clearly mentioned only once in Mahabharata, during the Kurukshetra war, on the 17th day, when Karna fought against Arjuna.
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