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Vindhyavalli
Vindhyavalli (Balika)
Mahabali and Vindhyavalli serving Lord Vishnu in his dwarf form - Vamana, while a suspicious Shukra tries to stop him.
AffiliationDevi
Genealogy
Parents
  • Himavan (father)
SiblingsParvati, Ganga
SpouseMahabali
ChildrenBanasura, Namasu, Ratnamala

Vindhyavalli(IAST: Vindhya vallī), also known as Dayastree or Balika in Hinduism, is depicted as a benevolent woman. She is recognized as the spouse of King Mahabali, with whom she had a progeny of one hundred children, including prominent sons Banasura and Namasu, as well as the well-known daughter Ratnamala.[1][2]

Hinduism

In Hindu tradition, Mahabali, the son of Virochana and the nephew of Prahlada, who himself was the progeny of Hiranyakashipu, an Asura king. Vindhyavalli, Mahabali's wife, is identified as the daughter of Himavan. They also bore a son named Banasura. Although Mahabali reigned as an Asura[3] king, he was an avid devotee of Lord Vishnu[4][5][6][7][8]. It is noted in certain accounts that Vindhyavalli exemplified the qualities of a virtuous and supportive family woman towards Mahabali.

Vindhyavali is a somewhat less frequently mentioned figure in Hindu scriptures. She is hailed as the devoted wife of Mahabali. Descriptions depict Vindhyavali as both beautiful and compassionate, exhibiting a caring disposition towards all living beings. Some narratives further maintain that the Mahabali-Vindhyavalli couple resulted in the birth of one hundred sons, including the renowned Banasura[9] and Namasu. As an exemplary wife to Mahabali, Vindhyavali is said to have evenly distributed her affection amongst all her one hundred sons. According to Puranas[10], Vindhyavalli demonstrated great respect towards Mahabali's grandfather, Bhakta Prahlada.[11]. It is also believed that Vindhyavalli once saved Bana from the wrath of Krishna[12].

See also

References

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  7. ^ Vamana, Lord Vishnu. "The Legend of Vishnu".
  8. ^ "Vamana | Vishnu Avatar, Dwarf Incarnation, Trivikrama | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
  9. ^ Banasurahill, Banasura. "The Legend of Banasura".
  10. ^ "Purana | Hindu Mythology, Legends & Texts | Britannica". www.britannica.com. 2023-08-25. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
  11. ^ "Bhakta Prahalad - Interesting Stories for Kids". VEDANTU. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
  12. ^ Dalal, Roshen (2010). Hinduism: An Alphabetical Guide. Penguin Books India. ISBN 978-0-14-341421-6.
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