Mandavi is the daughter of Kushadhwaja and the wife of Bharata. She marries him in Mithila on the same day as Sita and Rama, and is the mother of Taksha and Pushkala.
RoleMember of the royal family of Mithila
ConsortBharata
ParentsTaksha, Pushkala, Kushadhwaja
SiblingsShrutakirti
Appears inRamayana
GroupMithila royal family
Frequently asked questions
Who was Bharata's wife?
Mandavi, daughter of Kushadhwaja and cousin of Sita.
Who were Mandavi's sons?
Taksha and Pushkala, who ruled Takshashila and Pushkalavati.
Sources
- Valmiki Ramayana, Bala Kanda (sargas 1.72, 1.73)
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