Khandava Forest

[5] But Arjuna and Krishna defeated all Devas, gandharvas, and asuras in that fierce battle, and burnt the entire forest.

The seven living creatures that were saved from the fire were, a naga named Ashvasena (Son of Takshaka), Mayadanava, and five Sarangakas (birds).

Takshaka's wife sacrificed her life to save her son Ashvasena, who later attempted to kill Arjuna during the Kurukshetra war by placing himself on one of Karna's special arrows.

The following regions are regarded to be associated with this forest, according to popular belief: The Chhapadeshwar Mahadev Mandir in Kharkhoda, Haryana, was the part of Khandav Van.

[7][8][9] The Khanda village, in Kharkhoda tehsil of Sonipat district, in Haryana state, was named after the Khandava Forest.

Relief at Banteay Srei . Burning of the Khandava Forest: Arjuna and Krishna aim Agni swallow the forest (bottom) by firing arrows at the rain, created by Indra (top) to stop the fire. Serpents (Nagas) try to escape the fire (middle).