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Ritika Handoo
Aug 01, 2025
Mandavi is the wife of Bharata, the younger brother of Lord Rama. She is the daughter of King Kushadhwaja, the younger brother of King Janaka of Mithila, and his wife Chandrabhaga. Mandavi is also the cousin of Sita and Urmila. Her younger sister, Shrutakirti, married Shatrughna, another of Lord Rama's brothers.
Lord Ram also known by the name Raghav among others, is the seventh and one of the most popular avatars of Lord Vishnu - one of the Hindu trinities.
Lakshman is the younger brother of Lord Rama. He is the twin of Shatrughna and the husband of Urmila. Ram, Lakshmana and Goddess Sita remained in exile for 14 years.
Goddess Sita, also known by the names Siya, Janaki, Maithili, Vaidehi and Bhumija is the consort of Lord Rama - an avatar of the god Vishnu. It is believed she is the form of Vishnu's consort - Goddess Lakshmi.
Urmila is the daughter of King Janaka of Mithila and Queen Sunayana. She is the younger sister of Mata Sita and got married to Laxmana.
Angada is the son of Vanara Kinf Bali and Tara. He is the nephew of Sugriva.
Bharat is the son of Dasharatha, the king of Kosala, and Kaikeyi, the daughter of King Ashvapati of Kekeya.
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