Sages & Others
Maya
मयासुर
Architect of the Asuras
Who was Maya?
Maya (मयासुर): Architect of the Asuras, one of the sages and supporting figures in the Mahabharata. The greatest builder of the three worlds, spared from the burning of Khandava by Arjuna's arrow.
Quick Facts
| Sanskrit name | मयासुर |
|---|---|
| Title / Epithet | Architect of the Asuras |
| Faction | Sages & Others |
| Key traits | Master Builder, Grateful, Ingenious, Asura |
| Notable relationships | Savior: Arjuna, Built his palace: Yudhishthira |
| Featured in | 1 story |
About Maya
The greatest builder of the three worlds, spared from the burning of Khandava by Arjuna's arrow. In gratitude he raised the Mayasabha at Indraprastha - the palace of illusions whose floors looked like pools and pools like floors, where Duryodhana's humiliation planted a seed of the war.
In Their Words
You saved my life - let me build you a wonder the world has never seen.
Maya
Traits
- Master Builder
- Grateful
- Ingenious
- Asura
Story Appearances
- When Gods Made WarSaved from the flames; builds the Mayasabha
Character Arc
- The RescueArjuna parts the flames for him
- The PalaceBuilds the hall of illusions
Key Relationships
- SaviorArjuna
- Built his palaceYudhishthira
Places in Maya's Story
Drawn from the story Maya appears in.
Related Characters
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