Indrani
deity sky Hindu single tradition · 1
Indrani, also known as Shachi, is the queen of the devas (gods) and the wife of Indra. She is the daughter of Puloman, an asura (demonic figure), and is known for her beauty and devotion. Indrani plays a significant role in the story of Nahusha, where she protects herself from his advances and aids in restoring Indra to his position as the king of heaven.
When
- First attested
- 500 BCE
- Attested period
- -500 – 500
- Historical notes
- Indrani's stories are primarily found in Hindu epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata, as well as the Puranas.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Vrishakapi, Shachi, sapta matrika, Śakra, Vemacitrin
- consort of
- Indra
- enemy of
- Nahusha, Surapadman, Anuhlada
- allied with
- Brihaspati, Upashruti
- manifested by
- Paulomi, Matrika Indrani, Sujā
- child of
- Puloman
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Indrani exists in other religions, though she plays a minor role. In Jain tradition, she is a mirror image of Indra, and they represent an ideal couple. According to myth, when a Tirthankara is born, Indra descends with his consort Indrani, riding the great elephant Airavata, to celebrate the event.”
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