Kanaka

Kanaka

Kanaka is a name used for more than one king and country in the Purāṇas and Itihāsas. Each is listed below with where it is told; choose the one you are looking for.

People

• Kanaka (son of Durdama): a wise king of the Haihaya line, son of Durdama and father of Kṛtavīrya, the father of Kārtavīryārjuna. Brahma Purāṇa, Chapter 13

Places

• Kanaka (Country): a country of Bhārata-varsha where the kshatriya, vaiśya and śūdra jātis live. Brahma Purāṇa, Chapter 27