( The N in this name is pronounced like N in 'gun', D is pronounced like TH in 'brother'. )
Mahendra is the name of a hill. Sage parashuraama resided there after his retirement from wars against Kshathriyas. It was there that Karna served him for learning archery and Asthras from him.
Mahendra ia one among the prime hills in India. It is mentioned in Raamaayanam and some Puraanams too.
"After praying to Naaraayana, Nara, Sarasvathi and Vyaasa, then one should read the Jayam."
DEDICATED TO MY DEAR NIECE VYSHNAVI KRISHNA