What happened to dead bodies in Mahabharata?

At the end of every day, the dead bodies were taken away, and given to their respective family, who would cremate them with honour and as everyone knows, cremation turns bones to ashes.so,Thier bodies must been turned into ashes.

Where are the remains of Mahabharat?

Sanauli
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has found mind-boggling ancient remains from the soil of Sanauli in Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat district. Reportedly, the burials are as old as 2000BC-1800 BC and belong to the Mahabharata period.

How many soldiers died in Mahabharat?

‘One billion 660 million and 20,000 men have fallen in this battle. Of the heroes that have escaped, the number is 240,165. ‘

How was Karna cremated?

The Lord Krishna nodded Arjuna to take the kill shot and before Karna’s eyes were closed forever, the Lord rewarded Karna with the view of his Vishwaroopam. In his dying breadth, Karna asked the Lord to bury him at a virgin land which he obliged and cremated Karna at the holy land of Karnaprayag.

What happened to the dead body?

After death, the human body undergoes a series of biological changes, collectively referred to as decomposition. These changes stem from two key factors: the cessation of biological functions within the body. the spread and activity of bacteria after death.

Where is Lakshagraha now?

Location. Lakshgriha of Varanavat, is located in modern-day Barnava village, Bagpat district near Meerut in Uttar Pradesh, India. The site is situated on an approximately 100 ft high mound, spread across 29 acres near the banks of river Hindon.

How many soldiers died in the Mahabharata?

In Mahabharata , lakhs of soldiers died in the war each day .Unlike the wars that are fought today, the dead soldiers were not looted or mutilated.

Did a massive battle take place in the Mahabharata?

Further the Mahabharata specifies at several places that the people who died in the battle were cremated on the battlefield itself with the help of broken chariots and other inflammable objects of wood. So remains of bones is difficult to get. But definitely a massive battle took place affecting the demographics and economy.

Who was killed on the 12th day of the Mahabharata war?

Gatotkach (son of Bheema) was killed by Karna on the 12th day of Mahabharata War. Abhimanyu (son of Arjuna) was bruetly killed by 07 Maharathi on 13th day of Mahabharata War. Guru Drona arranged Chakravyuha on this day. Jayadratha (Dushila’s husband) was killed by Arjuna on 14th day of Mahabharata War.

Why were there no remains of the bodies of the Warriors?

This was done in hope that all the warriors would be granted a place in heaven and the land would be purified by agni (fire). Hence ,those bodies were cremated or burned and thus no remains of skeletons or bones were found .