दमयन्ती

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 (the third book) of the epic Mahabharata (c. 400 BCE – 400 CE). She is celebrated for her beauty, intelligence, unwavering love, and steadfast devotion to her husband, Nala, the king of Nishadha kingdom.

Key facts

Character.children: Indrasena (son)Indrasenā (daughter)
Character.image: Ravi_Varma-Princess_Damayanthi_talking_with_Royal_Swan_about_Nala.jpg
Character.caption: Hamsa Damayanti by Raja Ravi Varma depicting Damayanti conversing with the divine swan about Nala.
Character.info hdr: Information
Character.family: Bhima of Vidarbha (father)Dama, Danta, and Damana (brothers)
Character.home: Vidarbha kingdom
Character.spouse: Nala
Character.relatives: Queen-Mother of Chedi (maternal aunt)Subahu and Sunanda (maternal cousins)Pushkara (brother-in-law)