Karna
character of epic Mahabharata; son of Surya and Kunti
Karna is one of the major characters in the epic Mahabharata. He is regarded as the Vaikartana in the epic Mahabharata. He is the son of the sun god Surya and princess Kunti (mother of the Pandavas), and thus a demigod of royal birth.
He is known for his heroic acts as a warrior and the donor.