The real name of the Mahabharata in Hindi is "महाभारत" (Mahabharat)
. It is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, revered in Hinduism, and is considered one of the longest epic poems in the world
. The original name of Mahabharata is also said to be "Jaya Samhita"
. It is believed to have been written down by Lord Ganesha and narrated by Maharishi Ved Vyasa