Pradyumna

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.

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.

Subhadra was the daughter of Vasudeva and Rohini, and sister of Krishna and Balarama. She married Arjuna and became the mother of Abhimanyu. Revered in the Jagannath tradition alongside Krishna and Balarama, she is a key figure connecting the Yadava and Pandava lineages.

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.

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.

Rukmi was the elder brother of Rukmini and son of Bhishmaka. An enemy of Krishna after the abduction of his sister, he was defeated and spared at Rukmini's request. He later arranged the marriages of his daughter Rukmavati to Pradyumna and granddaughter to Aniruddha to please Rukmini.

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.

Rohini was one of the principal wives of Vasudeva and the mother of Balarama and Subhadra. When Kamsa threatened Devaki's children, the embryo of Balarama was transferred to her womb by divine intervention. She raised Balarama in Gokul and later lived in Dwaraka.

Usha was the daughter of the demon king Banasura and wife of Aniruddha. After dreaming of Aniruddha, she had him brought to her palace, leading to his imprisonment and the subsequent war in which Krishna defeated Bana. Their marriage produced Vajra.

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.

Nishatha was a son of Balarama and Revati. A Yadava prince, he is mentioned among the descendants of Balarama in the Puranic accounts of Krishna's family.