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Ulp or Uloopi (also known as Uluchi or Uloochi), is a character in the Hindu epic Mahabharata. The daughter of Kouravya, the king of
serpents, she was the second among the four wives of Arjuna. She also finds a mention in the Vishnu Purana and the Bhagavata Purana.
Ulupi is said to have met and married Arjuna when he was in exile; she had a son with him, Iravan. She played a major part in the
upbringing of Babruvahana, Arjuna's son with Chitrngad. She is also credited with redeeming Arjuna from the curse of the Vasus by
restoring his life after he was slain in a battle by Babruvahana.
Delighted by her act, Arjuna inquires Ulupi about her background. She reveals her lineage and admits that she had fallen in love with
him. Arjuna, however, declines her proposal citing his celibacy on his pilgrimage. Ulupi argues that his celibacy is limited only to
Draupadi, Arjuna's first wife.Convinced by her argument, he marries her and spends a night with her. A son named Iravan was born to
them. Pleased by Arjuna, Ulupi grants him a boon that all animals that live under water will obey him and he will be invincible under the
water.
Following her father's advice, Ulupi instigates Babruvahana to fight Arjuna. When Arjuna goes to Manipur with the horse intended for
the Aswamedha sacrifice, the king Babruvahana, as directed by Ulupi, challenges Arjuna for a duel. In the fierce battle that took place
between them, both are mangled by the other's arrows. Finally, Arjuna is mortally wounded and is killed by his son when he shoots a
powerful arrow at him. Chitrngad rushes to the spot and abuses Ulupi for instigating Babruvahana to fight Arjuna. Repenting of his
deed, Babruvahana is determined to kill himself, but is promptly stopped by Ulupi. She goes to her kingdom and brings the gem. When
she places the gem on Arjuna's chest, his life is restored, thus relieving him of the Vasus' curse. When brought back to his life, Arjuna
becomes happy to see Ulupi, Chitrngad, and Babruvahana. He takes all of them to Hastinapur.