Karthikeya 2

A scientifically minded doctor who is suspended after a confrontation with a Mayor. He embarks on a perilous investigation driven by family duty and a growing belief that Krishna’s legacy holds answers beyond modern medicine. He is resourceful, stubborn, and courageous, blending skepticism with an openness to mythic knowledge as the quest unfolds.

Rao’s granddaughter who deciphers inscriptions and joins Karthik in solving the mystery. She combines intellect with practical grit, steering the team through traps and betrayals. Her loyalty to Rao’s work and her quick wits keep the investigation on track.

An archaeologist who uncovers clues to the anklet and tries to guide Karthik. His pursuit is cut short by violence, but his legacy motivates the quest. He embodies scholarly curiosity and reverence for Krishna’s engineering past.

A venerable scholar who reveals the deeper history of Krishna, Uddhava, and the anklet’s potential to reshape medicine. He bridges myth and science, providing crucial context and guidance that influence Karthik’s decisions.

Karthik’s devoted uncle and Krishna devotee who accompanies the search. He offers spiritual perspective and steadfast support as the mystery deepens, grounding the quest in family and faith.

A professor with secretive aims who leads a hidden society to seize the anklet’s power. He manipulates clues and people, becoming a dangerous antagonist. His pursuit highlights the perils of history weaponized for control.

A pragmatic guide hired to transport the team to Govardhan and beyond. He helps navigate perilous routes and protect the group, providing a practical counterpoint to the mythic quest.

Member of an exiled clan who guards and clashes with the protagonists. The Abheeras embody a tradition that reveres Krishna’s teachings but uses it to survive and exert power, shaping crucial confrontations.

A medical researcher who contributes to the scientific angle of the investigation, balancing evidence with belief and standing with the group as the mystery deepens.

Karthik’s mother, a figure of traditional devotion who believes the family is being tested by vows. Her faith motivates the journey to Dwarka and motivates the emotional stakes of the quest.