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" Rajkumari Kal se Maha Shivratri ka pehla din hai , Hastinapur Bholenath ka param bhakt hai . Hum chahte hai Is maha Divash par ap upasthit rahe "
Krishna smiled at the last part , though he knew that Antariksha is a devotee of Bholenath .

[ Princess from tomorrow Maha Shivratri is starting . Hastinapur itself worships Bholenath and I want you to take part of this puja ]

" Ji Vasudev , ap nishchint rahiye . " She looked up at him . His tanned skin glowing under the sunlight, Antariksha couldn't help but stare at him. " Vasudev '' a voice called for Krishna .

[ Yes Vasudev , stay stress-free. ]

" Priye " Vasudev smiled fondly at his wife Rukmini . Rani Rukmini made her way towards them . " Pranam Rajkumari " Antariksha looked at the lady in shock . She is the Queen of Dwarka and certainly Madhav's wife .

[ Beloved]

" Pranam Rani , ap to bohot sundar hai " Antariksha felt small infront of her . Seeing her Rukmini laughed out
" Magar ap to Sarba Shresth Hai , Itni sundar ki pure Jagat ke Nazar ap par hai " Rukmini said glancing at Krishna

[ Pranam Queen , You're so beautiful in person ]

[ But you're the most beautiful one here , see the whole world is seeing you ]

Antariksha frowned at her words . She thought Rukmini might be joking with her ." Ahan ! Rani chaliye Rajkumari ko Puja ki tayari bhi karni hogi . " Krishna led the way out of the hall..

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Antariksha reached the temple which was by the lake . She felt peace, her heart felt content . Looking at the Shiv Linga she smiled at it . " Hey Bholenath Mera pranam swikar kare . " She smiled while joining hands .

Mata Parvati and Prabhu Shiv smiled at the little girl from Kailash . " Dekh rahi ho Sati , kesi sundar aur bholi hai humari putri " Shivji smiled . " Ji nath , humari Antariksha  Jo hai " Sati said .

" Narayan ! Narayan " Narad Muni chanted . " Kahiye Rishivar" Bholenath spoke . " Putri Antariksha sada khush rahe, kintu Prabhu kya wo pariksha avashakta hai " Bholenath smiled at Rishivar.

" Pariksha hi to ek insan ko safalta deta hai . Antariksha  ke zivan me kathor se kathor pariksha ayenge '' Bholenath said and looked down at the little girl who was making a beautiful flower garland .

Antariksha smiled seeing the squirrels playing among themselves .  Her hands worked on the garlands while the priest's in the temple prepared for the Maha Shivratri .  "  Rajkumari " She heard a familiar voice .

Turning around she saw Rani Rukmini making her way towards her.  " Ap akeli yaha kya kar rahi hai Rajkumari " Rukmini asked . " Hum Puja ki tayari kar rehe hai " Antariksha politely answered .

" Kal Pandavas wapas arehe hai ,ap to bohot khush hongi apne didi se Milne ke liye " Antariksha sadly smiled at Rukmini. '  Agar apko pata hota Rani '

Krishna who was leaning against the railing of the Room smiled hearing footsteps of his Vrata.  " Aiye Dau " Krishna said . " Kya bat hai Krishna " Balaram glanced at his way of vision .

A smile graced his lips  "  Badi Pyari hai , ye to achi bat hai dono Rani apaas me mil rehe hai " Krishna looked at his brother with fake glare .

" Ap bhi Dau , abhi to Antariksha ko bohot sare pariksha Dene hai . " Krishna sadly smiled at his Priye . " Mera Maan udhas ho jata hai  wo ghor  anarth ke bare me sochkar " Balaram sighed ..

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The next day , the day of Mahashivratri. All the people in the palace were in a hurry to make everything proper . Antariksha who got dressed in heavy lehnga and jewels made her way out of her room .

On her way she met the almighty Balaram  . " Bharata Duryodhan  chaliye sab pratiksha kar rehe hai " Antariksha said to The brothers.

Whereas Karn and Shakuni praised her for looking so beautiful .

They all along with Dushala made their way to the mandir . Puja has already started , kings from different states were welcomed .  Krishna who arrived with Balaram smiled at the Kauravas .

" Pranam Madhav " Karn said  . " Pranam , Mama shree ap khush hai apke aur 5 bhateeje arehe hai

Krishna mockingly smiled at Shakuni making him glare at the latter .

" Ji ji Vasudev " Shakuni said
Antariksha chuckled seeing them and said  " Maharaj Balaram aiye na " She led the way .

While passing  Vasudev she secretly glanced at him . Seeing him adored in her favourite color she smiled .

" HAR HAR MAHADEV. "

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