Chandrabhaga (Ramayana)
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| Chandrabhaga | |
|---|---|
| Queen of Samkasya | |
| Spouse | Kushadhvaja |
| Issue | Mandavi Shrutakirti |
| Dynasty | Videha (by marriage) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Chandrabhaga (Sanskrit: चंद्रभागा) is the queen of Samkasya in the Hindu epic Ramayana. She is the queen consort of Kushadhvaja, the brother of Janaka, who ruled over Mithila. She is the mother of Mandavi and Shrutakirti.[1]
Legend[edit]
Chandrabhaga was married to Kushadhvaja. Chandrabhaga first gave birth to and Mandavi. Chandrabhaga later gave birth to her second daughter Shrutakirti.[2] Both her daughters were brought up in Mithila, along with Sita and Urmila.[3] Mandavi was married to Bharata while Shrutakirti was married to Shatrughna, both the younger brothers of Rama.[4]
In popular culture[edit]
Anjali Rana portrayed Chandrabhaga in the 2015 series Siya Ke Ram.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ Mishra, V. (1979). Cultural Heritage of Mithila. Allahabad: Mithila Prakasana. p. 13. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
- ^ Praśānta Guptā (1998). Vālmīkī Rāmāyaṇa. Dreamland Publications. p. 32. ISBN 9788173012549.
- ^ "Ramayana | Summary, Characters, & Facts". Encyclopedia Britannica. Archived from the original on 12 April 2020. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
- ^ Valmiki. The Ramayana. pp. 126–145.
- ^ "StarPlus' Siya Ke Ram: Everything you should know about the show". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
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