Andhaka

THE LIVING ARCHIVE

About Andhaka

Andhaka’s brothers include Vrishni, Devavriddha and Mahabhoja, all belonging to Satvata’s household. Their ancestry returns through Anshu and Puruhotra to the earlier Yadava kings. Andhaka’s own descendants divide again: Kukkura and Bhajamana are brothers who begin different branches. The later households of Devaki, Vasudeva and Pritha can therefore share older ancestry without belonging to one immediate family.

AT A GLANCE

Identity & Context

Identity: King
Form: Yadava Royal House
Tradition: Puranic Royal Genealogy

Family & Relationships

ParentSatvata
Satvata is the parent of Andhaka in this account.
ChildKukkura
Andhaka is the parent of Kukkura in this account.
ChildBhajamana

IN THE TRADITION

Recorded Context

Family and Wider Context

The Kukkura branch proceeds through successive kings to Ahuka, whose sons are Devaka and Ugrasena. Devaka is the father of Devaki, while Ugrasena’s children include Kamsa. A separate branch through Andhaka’s son Bhajamana reaches Hridika, Devamidhusha and the Shura who marries Marisha. Their children include Vasudeva and Pritha.

ROLE & ESSENCE

Attributes & Significance

The Kukkura branch reaches Devaka and Ugrasena, the fathers of Devaki and Kamsa. The Bhajamana branch reaches Shura and Marisha, whose children include Vasudeva and Pritha. Andhaka is part of the older ancestry that connects these households, rather than their immediate father.

Role

Andhaka is one of Satvata’s sons and the ancestor of a major Yadava branch. His sons include Kukkura and Bhajamana, whose descendants lead into the households of Ugrasena, Devaka, Vasudeva and Pritha.

TRADITION & MEANING