Devayānī
Sign in to saveDevayani () is a character in Hindu literature. She is described to be the daughter of Shukra, the acharya (preceptor) of the asuras, and his wife Jayanti, the daughter of Indra. She marries King Yayati, and gives birth to two sons — Yadu and Turvasu.
Key facts
- Deity.image
- File:DEVJANI RESCUED FROM THE WELL.jpg
- Deity.caption
- Devyani being rescued from the well by Yayati
- Deity.children
- Yadu, Turvasu
- Deity.texts
- Mahabharata
- Deity.consort
- Yayati
- Deity.type
- Hindu
- Deity.dynasty
- Chandravamsha (by marriage)
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Encyclopedic overview
5 sectionsContents
- Legend
- Infatuation with Kacha
- Wife of Yayati
- Notes
- External links
Devayani () is a character in Hindu literature. She is described to be the daughter of Shukra, the acharya (preceptor) of the asuras, and his wife Jayanti, the daughter of Indra. She marries King Yayati, and gives birth to two sons — Yadu and Turvasu.
== Legend ==
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