Delhi's Mundka: Mahabharata's Shishupala Beheading Reveals Name's Secret

• Delhi's Mundka, known for its historical and industrial significance, derives its name from the Sanskrit word 'mund' (head).
• Its name is linked to the Mahabharata incident where Lord Krishna beheaded his cousin, King Shishupala, during Yudhishthira's Rajasuya Yagna.
• Legend says Shishupala's head fell into a pond in this area, leading to the name Mundka.
• Shishupala, despite being Krishna's cousin, was a constant adversary, ultimately slain by Krishna's Sudarshan Chakra.
• Mundka also holds cultural importance with sites like the Dada Bhero Temple and is surrounded by developing villages like Nangloi Jat.

Why It Matters: Mundka's name is rooted in the Mahabharata tale of Krishna beheading Shishupala.