Nala is a character in the Vana Parva book of the Mahabharata.
12 Facts About Nala
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Nala was the king of Nishadha Kingdom and the son of Veerasena.
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Nala was known for his skill with horses and for his culinary expertise.
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Nala was a great cook and wrote the first-ever book on cookery, Pakadarpanam.
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Nala is said to have been able to cook a full meal without lighting fire.
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Nala's story is told in the Vana Parva of the Mahabharata and was adapted into various versions.
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Nala gave Nala a magic garment that would restore him to his original form.
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Nala went to King Rituparna and served him as both charioteer and cook.
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Nala declared a reward for anyone who would find the hideout of her husband.
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Nala forgave him, and in a few hours reached Bhima's kingdom.
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Nala staked all the wealth he had earned from his father in law, himself and his wife for the latter's kingdom.
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Nala sought the boon that whoever read his story would not be unduly affected by the malefic effects of Kali.