Folklore, Folk Legends, Folk Myths of Kumaon-Garhwal, Haridwar, Uttarkahnd-41
Epic, Marathon, Classic, Impressive, Grand, Mahabharata Folklore, Folktales, Folk Stories of Haridwar, Garhwal, Kumaon, Uttarakhand – 2
Irwan was the son of great Pandavas Arjun. His mother was Nagkanya Ulipi from Haridwar (Gangadwar in Mahabharata). Irwan was born and brought up in Haridwar by his mother Ulipi.
Irwan, the great son of Haridwar was great brave warrior and war magician. When Kurukshetra battle between Pandavas and Kauravas was just to begin, Pandavas called Irwan for their army.
Brave Acts of Irwan on seventh day of Kurukshetra Battle
The Kurukshetra battle was on its peak on seventh day.
Shakuni, his brothers and army of Gandhar were fighting bravely for King Duryodhana. Shakuni and his army attacked on the army of Pandavas. Shakuni and his army broke the battle strategy of Pandavas and entered into Pandavas army. Irwan the brave hero of Haridwar came forward to protect the Shakuni army.
Irwan motivated his army for attack on Shakuni army. Irwan and his army killed hundreds of Shakuni soldiers. Subal (brother of Shakuni) was in rage seeing his soldiers being killed by Irwan and his soldiers. Subal and his army besieged around army of Irwan. Subal and his soldiers started throwing arrows on brave Irwan. Irwan was deeply injured. Courageous Irwan did not lose his conscious and control. Irwan threw arrows on Subal and his soldiers. Daring Irwan took his sword out and started killing Subal’s soldiers. Irwan wanted to kill sons of Subal. Irwan killed sons of Subal and Subal barring prince Brishabh.
When Duryodhana saw t Irwan killing strong soldiers of Shakuni, he went to Alambush demon. Alambush was angry on Bhimsen who killed Bakasur demon. Alambush demon was very strong and was great magician too. Duryodhana ordered Alambush demon to kill Irwan.
Alambush demon came near to Irwan. Both killed each other’s soldiers by magic. Both Irwan and demon lost their army. Irwan and Alambush started wrestling. Both were great magician and were fighting in reality and by magic power too. Irwan injured Alambush many times. Irwan cut the body parts of Alambush but the parts regenerated immediately.
Alambush threw magic power on Irwan. Irwan stopped that dangerous attack by his magic. One big snake along with army of snakes from Haridwar came to protect Irwan. All snakes encircled Irwan to protect him. Alambush changed his body into great Eagle. The magical eagle ate all snakes. Now, Alambush beheaded Irwan by his magical sword. Irwan died in Kurukshetra battle fighting for his father.
Irwan is great folk hero of Haridwar.
Reference: Mahabharata, Bhishma Parva 331
Copyright (Interpretation) @ Bhishma Kukreti, 30/5/2013
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