br Description: br As the Pandavas and the people of Hastinapur reach Khandavprastha, the serpent king Takshak unleashes his fury upon them for trespassing into his territory. A fierce battle follows—though the Pandavas fight valiantly, many citizens are slain. In the end, Arjun defeats Takshak, forcing him to retreat. Humiliated, Takshak seeks refuge from Lord Indra.