Urmila

Also known as Sister of Sita

Urmila (), is a Hindu goddess and the princess of Videha in the Hindu epic Ramayana. She is considered to be an avatāra of Nagalakshmi, the serpent goddess. Urmila was married to Lakshmana and is known for her dedication towards her husband, for her sacrifice.

Key facts

Deity.name: Urmila
Deity.image: Urmila and lakshmana marriage.webp
Deity.caption: Wedding ceremony of Urmila and Lakshmana
Deity.devanagari: ऊर्मिला
Deity.affiliation: Avatar of Nagalakshmi
Deity.texts: Ramayana and its other versions
Deity.abode: Ayodhya, Vaikuntha, Kshira Sagara
Deity.gender: Female
Deity.type: Hindu
Deity.spouse: Lakshmana
Deity.children: Angada Chandraketu
Deity.father: Janaka
Deity.mother: Sunayana
Deity.siblings: Sita (adoptive sister)Mandavi (cousin)Shrutakirti (cousin)
Deity.dynasty: Videha (by birth)Raghuvamsha-Suryavamsha (by marriage)
Deity.birth_place: Mithila, Videha
Deity.death_place: Ayodhya

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Contents

Etymology
Legend
Birth and early life
Marriage to Lakshmana
Exile and Urmila Nidra
Post exile and later life
Death
In other versions
Jain version
Mahaviracharita
Portrayal and assessment
Temples and worship
Influence and popular culture
Films
Television
Plays
Books
Others
References
Further reading
External links

Urmila was born as the daughter of King Janaka of Mithila and Queen Sunayana. Sita, the female protagonist of the epic, is her elder sister. She was married to Lakshmana, after her sister's svayamvara. According to a legend, Urmila slept continuously for fourteen years, so that her husband could stay awake throughout those years protecting Rama and Sita during the exile. She is notable for this unparalleled sacrifice, which is called Urmila Nidra. Urmila is worshipped in Hinduism, at various places in India, alongside her husband.