Nahusha | |
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Abode | Svarga |
Texts | Mahabharata, Harivamsha, Padma Purana |
Genealogy | |
Parents | |
Spouse | Viraja (according to the Harivamsha) or Ashokasundari (according to Padma Purana) |
Children | Yati, Yayati, Samyati, Ayati, Viyati, and Kriti (sons) |
Dynasty | Chandravamsha |
Nahusha (Sanskrit: नहुष, IAST: Nahuṣa) is a king of the Chandravamsha (Lunar dynasty) in Hindu mythology. He is described to be the son of Āyus, the eldest son of Pururavas, and Prabha, the daughter of Svarbhānu.[1]