CharacterIkshvaku royal family
Lava: FAQ & Sources
लवMember of the Ikshvaku royal family. Also called Luv.
Lava is one of the twin sons of Rama and Sita, born in Valmiki's hermitage. With his brother Kusha he learns the Ramayana from Valmiki and sings it before Rama, who then recognises his sons.
Frequently asked questions
Who were Lava and Kusha?
They were the twin sons of Rama and Sita, born and raised in Valmiki's hermitage.
Which kingdom did Lava rule?
Rama crowned Lava king of northern Kosala, with Shravasti as his capital.
Sources
- Valmiki Ramayana, Bala Kanda (sargas 1.4)
- Valmiki Ramayana, Uttara Kanda (sargas 7.66, 7.71, 7.93, 7.94, 7.95, 7.98, 7.99, 7.107)
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Appears inRamayanaरामायण
Stories & mythsLava and Kusha: Sita’s Sons and Her Return to the Earthलव-कुश: सीता के पुत्र और पृथ्वी में लीन होनाSiblingsKushaकुशPlaces & templesNaimisharanyaनैमिषारण्य
Stories & mythsLuv-Kush and the Ashwamedha Horseलव-कुश और अश्वमेध का घोड़ाPlaces & templesValmiki Ashramवाल्मीकि आश्रम
Places & templesAyodhyaअयोध्या
Stories & mythsHow Long Did Lord Rama Live? His Reign, Age and Departureश्री राम कितने वर्ष जीए?
ParentsRamaराम
ParentsSitaसीता