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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.

Rukmini, the chief queen of Krishna and incarnation of Lakshmi, was the daughter of King Bhishmaka of Vidarbha. She chose Krishna over Shishupala and was abducted by him in the rakshasa style of marriage. Mother of Pradyumna and nine other sons plus daughter Charumati, she is central to Krishna's life in Dwaraka and is worshipped as Rakhumai in Maharashtra.

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.

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.

Vajra was the son of Aniruddha and Usha, and great-grandson of Krishna. After the internecine destruction of the Yadavas following Krishna's departure, he was the only male survivor of the main line. Installed as king of Mathura and later associated with Indraprastha by the Pandavas, he continued the Yadava lineage.

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.

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.