Damayanti
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Damayanti is a heroine in ancient Indian literature, primarily known for her role in the episode of Nalopakhyana, which is embedded within the Vana Parva of the epic Mahabharata. She is celebrated for her beauty, intelligence, unwavering love, and steadfast devotion to her husband, Nala, the king of Nishadha kingdom. She is the princess of ancient Vidarbha Kingdom and the daughter of King Bhima.
When
- First attested
- 400 BCE
- Attested period
- -400 – 1100
- Historical notes
- Appears in the Mahabharata and Naishadhiya Charita.
Relationships
- enemy of
- kali
- allied with
- Nala
- co occurs with
- Nāgas
- child of
- King Bhima, Dama
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Some believe she might be a goddess or spirit of the forest, but Damayanti reveals her identity as a mortal princess, wife of Nala, whom she is desperately seeking.”
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