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Prince, Vyuha form of Vishnu

Aniruddha

· Male · Dwaraka

Son of Pradyumna and Rukmavati

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Aniruddha was the son of Pradyumna and Rukmavati, and grandson of Krishna. A powerful warrior and one of the four Vyuhas of Vishnu, he was abducted by Usha, daughter of Banasura, leading to a great battle involving Krishna and Shiva. He married Usha and fathered Vajra, the sole survivor of the Yadava destruction.

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Balarama

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Balarama, the elder brother of Krishna, is an incarnation of Shesha. Transferred from Devaki's womb to Rohini's, he grew up in Gokul. Known for his immense strength, plough weapon, and role as Krishna's constant companion, he participated in many adventures and the Mahabharata war as a neutral observer who taught Duryodhana and Bhima.

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Bhanu

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Bhanu was the eldest son of Krishna and Satyabhama. One of the ten sons of Satyabhama listed in the Bhagavata Purana, he was a prominent Yadava prince.

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Charudeshna

Gen 5

Charudeshna was one of the ten sons of Krishna and Rukmini. A valiant Yadava prince equal in qualities to his father, he is listed among the prominent sons in the Bhagavata Purana and other texts.

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Devaki

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Devaki was the daughter of Devaka and mother of Krishna. Married to Vasudeva, she was imprisoned by her cousin Kamsa after a divine prophecy that her eighth child would kill him. Six of her sons were killed by Kamsa; the seventh (Balarama) was transferred to Rohini and the eighth was Krishna. She is revered as the mother of the divine avatar.

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Kunti

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Kunti, originally named Pritha, was the daughter of Shurasena and sister of Vasudeva. Adopted by King Kuntibhoja, she became the mother of the Pandavas through divine boons and wife of Pandu. She is a central figure in the Mahabharata, known for her wisdom, devotion, and strength in adversity.

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Vasudeva

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Vasudeva, also known as Anakadundubhi, was a Yadava prince of the Vrishni clan and father of Krishna and Balarama. Son of Shurasena, he married Devaki and Rohini among others. Imprisoned by Kamsa after a prophecy, he secretly carried newborn Krishna to Gokul. He was known for his piety and righteousness.

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Bhishmaka

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Bhishmaka was the king of Vidarbha and father of Rukmini and Rukmi. He belonged to the Bhoja dynasty. Though initially inclined toward Rukmini's marriage to Krishna, political pressures led to the planned marriage with Shishupala that Krishna thwarted.

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Devaka

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Devaka was a Yadava prince of the Andhaka clan and the father of Devaki. He was the brother of Ugrasena and thus the uncle of Kamsa. As maternal grandfather of Krishna, he belongs to the Yadava lineage of Mathura.

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Devamidha

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Devamidha was a prominent Yadava ruler and the father of Shurasena. He belonged to the Vrishni lineage descending from Yadu. As the paternal great-grandfather of Krishna, he represents an important link in the lunar dynasty of the Yadavas.

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Shurasena

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Shurasena was a powerful Yadava king after whom the Surasena kingdom was named. He was the father of Vasudeva and Kunti. Married to Marisha, he ruled Mathura and established the Surasena branch of the Yadavas. His descendants include Krishna and the Pandavas through Kunti.

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Marisha

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Marisha was the wife of King Shurasena and mother of Vasudeva and Kunti. She belonged to the Naga community according to some traditions and was the paternal grandmother of Krishna.

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Who were Aniruddha's parents?+

Aniruddha's recorded parents are Pradyumna, Rukmavati.

Who were Aniruddha's children?+

Aniruddha has 1 recorded child: Vajra.

Who did Aniruddha marry?+

Aniruddha married Usha.

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Aniruddha is recorded as Prince, Vyuha form of Vishnu in the Lord Krishna family tree.

Where was Aniruddha from?+

Aniruddha's recorded native place is Dwaraka.

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14 ancestors and 1 descendant of Aniruddha are recorded so far, within a tree of 35 people.

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