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From the epics · 3 tellings

Varuna gives the bow Gandiva, and takes it back

At Agni's request Varuna gives Arjuna the bow Gandiva, two quivers and a chariot before the Khandava fire; at the end Arjuna throws the bow back into the sea for him.

Varuna, Agni, Arjuna, Krishna

Pan-India