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Chitrasena appeared twice time in the Mahabharata. The Mahabharata is one of the two major epics of hindu. It was composed by the sage Vedavyasa. Chitrasena was the King of the Gandharvas who stoped the Kauravas from putting up their camp near the pond. Chitrasena was also introduced in the hindu's epic in the Vana Parva, as a teacher of music by Indra dev. Indra dev foresaw that Arjuna would have to spend a year at King Virata's palace as a eunuch, during which time he would need the knowledge of music and dance. Indra dev wanted Arjuna to be trained by the king of the Gandharvas, Chitrasena. Chitrasena began his classes soon and the two also became very close friends. When Nymph Urvashi cursed Arjuna to remain a eunuch for life, it was Chitrasena along with Indra who mediated with her to reduce the tenure of her curse. Chitrasena was able to achieve this by narrating to her the story of the Pandavas and the bravery of Arjuna.

Chitra and Chitrasena were brothers and the two kings of the Abhisara Kingdom. Both of them became compelled to sided with the Kauravas in the Kurukshetra War. Chitra was killed by Prativindhya on the 16th day, whereas Chitrasena was killed by Shrutakarma on the same day.

Pilgrimage
Every year thousands of pilgrims from many parts of Nepal visit Chitrasena Temple to worship. During the festivals of Haribodhani Yekadashi.