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Renuka

Renuka: FAQ & Sources

रेणुका

Sage.

Renuka is the wife of the sage Jamadagni and the mother of Parashurama.

Updated 30 Oct 2026

RoleSage
ConsortJamadagni
ChildrenParashurama
Appears inRamayana
GroupRishis and sages
KingdomRishi ashrams

Frequently asked questions

Who was Renuka?
The wife of Jamadagni and mother of Parashurama.
How is Renuka worshipped today?
As the goddess Yellamma in western and southern India.