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Mandavi () is a princess of Videha in the Hindu epic Ramayana. She is the wife of Bharata and is considered an incarnation of the conch shell of goddess Lakshmi. Mandavi is known for her sacrifice and perseverance.

Person · Open Library

Born
1964
Works
3

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  • Katthaka nr̥tya paramparā meṃ Gurū Lacchū Mahārāja
  • Katthaka nr̥tya paramparā meṃ Rāyagaṛha darabāra
  • Katthaka paramparā

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
India
Active from
1997-05-12
cg songchhattisgarhdancehalbi songhindi songhip hop

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
1
Total plays
6

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Key facts

Deity.type
Hindu
Deity.texts
Ramayana and its other versions
Deity.affiliation
Avatar of Lakshmi's conch shell
Deity.abode
Ayodhya
Deity.image
The marriage of Bharata and Mandavi (6125129180).jpg
Deity.caption
The wedding ceremony of Mandavi and Bharata.
Deity.parents
Kushadhvaja (father) Chandrabhaga (mother)
Deity.spouse
Bharata
Deity.children
Taksha Pushkala
Deity.siblings
Sita (adoptive cousin)Urmila (cousin)Shrutakirti (sister)
Deity.dynasty
Videha (by birth)Raghuvamsha-Suryavamsha (by marriage)
Deity.birth_place
Mithila, Videha
Deity.death_place
Ayodhya

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Image
The four sons of Dasaratha circumbulate the altar during their marriage rites.jpg
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Article

13 sections
Contents
  • Etymology
  • Legend
  • Birth
  • Marriage to Bharata
  • Bharata's exile
  • Death
  • Assessment
  • Worship
  • In popular culture
  • Films
  • Television
  • Books
  • References

Mandavi () is a princess of Videha in the Hindu epic Ramayana. She is the wife of Bharata and is considered an incarnation of the conch shell of goddess Lakshmi. Mandavi is known for her sacrifice and perseverance.

== Etymology == The name Mandavi is of Sanskrit origin. Her name means 'fit and competent'.

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