CharacterIkshvaku ancestors
Kakutstha: FAQ & Sources
ककुत्स्थKing of the Ikshvaku line. Also called Puranjaya.
Kakutstha, also called Puranjaya, is an early Ikshvaku king. His name gives Rama the epithet Kakutstha, used often in the Valmiki Ramayana.
RoleKing of the Ikshvaku line
ParentsRaghu, Bhagiratha
Appears inRamayana
GroupIkshvaku ancestors
KingdomAyodhya
Frequently asked questions
Why is Rama called Kakutstha?
Because he descends from Kakutstha, an early Ikshvaku king.
What does Kakutstha mean?
One who stood on the hump, from the legend of fighting demons on the hump of Indra in bull form.
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