Prafulla Kumar Mohanty's
Triumphal arches were the gates
three tiered floral tapestry
gave them the look of exotic rainbow
which made heaven look pale with envy
Draupadi with a thousand virgins
imaginatively decked up like fairies
stood with the arati plate in excitement,
while Dhristadyumna supervised the defence,
ten thousand cavalry behind the array
of soldiers standing in O formation,
seven layers thick miles ahead.
King Drupad calm and happy stood
near the palace entrance with guards.
The bands played welcome Vasudev
the conch shells blew in unison
when the rising dust of Krishna's charriot
were sighted, the rhythm of horse hooves
evoked pride and fear, Draupadi looked
at her preparations with a nervous smile.
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