Kauravas
Purochana
पुरोचन
The Architect of Fire
Who was Purochana?
Purochana (पुरोचन): The Architect of Fire, one of the Kauravas in the Mahabharata. Duryodhana's trusted agent who built the palace of lac at Varanavata - a house of resins and oils designed to burn with the Pandavas inside.
Quick Facts
| Sanskrit name | पुरोचन |
|---|---|
| Title / Epithet | The Architect of Fire |
| Faction | Kauravas |
| Key traits | Treacherous, Patient, Servile, Hoisted by his own scheme |
| Notable relationships | Master: Duryodhana, Killer: Bhima |
| Featured in | 1 story |
About Purochana
Duryodhana's trusted agent who built the palace of lac at Varanavata - a house of resins and oils designed to burn with the Pandavas inside. He watched his victims for a year, and died in the very fire he had built when Bhima lit it first.
In Their Words
Sleep well, princes - this palace was built for you alone.
Purochana
Traits
- Treacherous
- Patient
- Servile
- Hoisted by his own scheme
Story Appearances
- Escape from the FlamesBuilder of the death-trap
- The House of Lac and the DemonsDuryodhana's watching agent
- Thirteen Years of FireBurns in his own trap
Character Arc
- The ConstructionBuilds a palace meant to burn
- The ReckoningDies in his own fire
Key Relationships
- MasterDuryodhana
- KillerBhima
Places in Purochana's Story
Drawn from the story Purochana appears in.
Related Characters
Others counted among the Kauravas.