Mayasabha

Built for the Pandavas after their settlement in Khandavaprastha, the palace is renowned for its extraordinary beauty, intricate design, and symbolic representation of wealth, power, and divine favour.

Maya, the son of the sage Kashyapa and his wife Danu, was a master architect among the Danavas, renowned for his extraordinary craftsmanship and architectural prowess.

[1] Maya's association with the Pandavas began during the burning of the Khandava forest (Khandavadaha), which Krishna and Arjuna offered as a feast to Agni, the fire deity.

[2][3][5] The palace featured golden columns, walls embedded with precious gems, and intricate designs that blended celestial and human artistry.

[5] The crystal floors of the palace gave the illusion of pools of water, while a jeweled tank, with golden lotuses and aquatic fowl, added to its splendour.

The palace served as the venue for significant events in the Mahabharata, including Yudhishthira's Rajasuya Yagna, which marked his assertion of sovereignty and elevated the Pandavas’ status.