Kṣatriya Kings and Queens

Alarka, a significant figure in the Mārkaṇḍeya Purāṇa, was the fourth and youngest son of King Ṛtadhvaja and Queen Madālasā. While his elder brothers, Vikrānta, Subāhu,…

From Gaṇeśa Purāṇa: Upāsanā Khaṇḍa Bhīma Mahārāja is a king of the Vidarbha kingdom mentioned in the Gaṇeśa Purāṇa: Upāsanā Khaṇḍa. He is described as a…

Dakṣa (the skillful one) is a royal figure mentioned in the Gaṇeśa Purāṇa Upāsanā Khaṇḍa, distinguished as the ancestor of (great king Bhīma). His life, as…

Early Life Hariśchandra was a king of the Tretā-yuga whose unwavering commitment to satya (truth) and dharma (righteous order) is tested through extreme loss, humiliation and…

The story of Madālasā is a celebrated narrative found in the Mārkaṇḍeya Purāṇa that highlights themes of devotion, spiritual wisdom, and the restoration of life through…

Ṛtadhvaja, a prominent figure in the Purāṇic literature, specifically the Mārkaṇḍeya Purāṇa, was the son of the valiant King Śatrujit. Known for his exceptional physical beauty,…

From Gaṇeśa Purāṇa: Upāsanā Khaṇḍa Rukmāṅgada (रुक्माङ्गद) is a king featured in the Purāṇa, a central figure in the lineage of kings who upheld the worship…

King Śatrujit was a legendary monarch belonging to the solar dynasty whose life is primarily detailed in the Mārkaṇḍeya Purāṇa. He is celebrated as a righteous…

Subāhu was the second son of the legendary King Ṛtadhvaja and Queen Madālasā. He is a prominent figure in the Mārkaṇḍeya Purāṇa, known for his early…