Did Shri Krishna had 16000 wives?
Did Shri Krishna had 16000 wives?
Besides eight principal queens (Ashtabharya), the Hindu god Krishna, an avatar of the god Vishnu and the king of Dwarka, is described to have many unnamed junior wives. Their number is mentioned as 16,000 or 16,100 in different scriptures.
How many wives Vasudeva had?
| Vasudeva | |
|---|---|
| Parents | Shurasena (father) Marisha (mother) |
| Siblings | 14 siblings including Pritha |
| Spouse | Rohini, Devaki and various other wives |
| Children | Balarama, Krishna, Subhadra and various other children |
Who is the real father of Kansa?
Ugrasena
Kansa/Fathers
Kamsa was born to King Ugrasena and Queen Padmavati. However, out of ambition and upon the advice of his personal confidantes, Banasura and Narakasura, Kamsa decided to overthrow his father and install himself as the King of Mathura.
Who is the real wife of Krishna?
Summary
| Name | Epithets | Princess of |
|---|---|---|
| Rukmini | Vaidarbhi, Visalakshi, Bhaishmaki | Vidarbha |
| Satyabhama | Suganthi, Kamalakshi, Satrajiti | Part of the Yadava clan |
| Jambavati | Narendraputri, Kapindraputri, Pauravi | – |
| Kalindi | Yamuna, identified with Mitravinda (HV) |
Why did Krishna did not marry Radha?
Radha and Krishna were separated because of Shridhama’s curse. Shridhama was a friend and a devotee of Shri Krishna, who believed that Bhakti (devotion) is higher than Prem (live). Therefore, he did not want people to take Radha’s name before Krishna’s.
Who is Radha’s husband?
Krishna
Radha, as a supreme goddess, is considered as the female counterpart and the internal potency (hladini shakti) of Krishna, who resides in Goloka, the celestial abode of Radha Krishna. Radha is said to accompany Krishna in all his incarnations….
| Radha | |
|---|---|
| Parents | Vrishabhanu (father) Kirti (mother) |
| Consort | Krishna |
At what age did Krishna left Radha?
Krishna left Radha, Gopis and the Flute at age 10 forever!
Who died Subhadra?
What happened to Subhadra after her death? Krishna had asked Arjuna to take Subhadra to the deep end of a pond and push her in. He was surprised at Krishna’s command but he did as he was told. Subhadra emerged from the water as a woman in a demonic form and then died.