Season 6
Season 6 of the 2013 Mahabharat series (premiering in late 2013) primarily focuses on Lord Krishna’s divine interventions and the adventures of the Pandavas. The narrative centers around Krishna protecting Arjun from the demon Kalyavan, the legendary abduction and marriage of Rukmini, and events setting up the future political landscape of the Kuru dynasty.
Kalyawan attacks Subhadra & Arjun
Arjun and Subhadra talk about Krishna. Kunti reminds her of Kalyawan. She asks Arjun to accompany Subhadra to Dwarka. On the way, Kalyawan attacks Subhadra. Arjun's arrows free her but Kalyawan throws her off a cliff. Kalyawan challenges Lord Krishna to save Subhadra and Arjun.
Lord Krishna saves Arjun
Lord Krishna saves Arjun and Subhadra. Kalyawan challenges Lord Krishna to fight with him. He follows Lord Krishna to a den. He mistakes Maharishi Muchukunda for Krishna and kicks him. What will Maharishi Muchukunda do?
A plan to abduct Rukmini
Lord Krishna allows Arjun to accompany him on his mission. He informs Arjun about his marriage with Rukmini. Lord Krishna and Arjun disguise themselves as a cowherd and a woman respectively to enter Vidarbha. Lord Krishna asks Arjun to secretly convey his message to Rukmini.
Rukmi refuses to accept Krishna
Lord Krishna asks Arjun to bring Rukmini to Mata Parvati's temple. At the palace, Rukmi is adamant that Rukmini should marry Shishupal. Arjun lies to Rukmi that Maharishi Durvasa has asked Rukmini to eat prasad in the temple, but Rukmi discovers the truth. How will Arjun and Rukmini reach the temple?
Krishna decides to marry Rukmini
Rukmini is emotional on seeing Lord Krishna. Balarama comes to Arjun's aid to fight Rukmi's soldiers. Rukmi orders Rukmini to accompany him to Vidarbha but she refuses. Lord Krishna is furious at Rukmi for insulting Rukmini and punishes him. Lord Krishna decides to marry Rukmini in Madhavpur.