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Subhadra

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Subhadra


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Subhadra was the sister of Lord Krishna and Balarama. She was the daughter of Vasudeva and Rohini, and thus, a princess of the Yadava dynasty. She was revered as the sister of Krishna and Balarama and is also part of the triad of deities worshipped at the Jagannath Temple in Puri. 

Key points about Subhadra:

  • Mother of Abhimanyu: Subhadra and Arjuna had a son named Abhimanyu, who was a skilled warrior. 
  • Deity in Jagannath Puri: She is worshipped alongside Krishna and Balarama at the Jagannath Temple in Puri. 
  • Various interpretations: Some interpretations consider her as an incarnation of Devi Yogmaya. 
  • Sister to Krishna and Balarama: Subhadra was the daughter of King Vasudeva and Queen Rohini, making her the sister of both Krishna and Balarama. 
  • Wife of Arjuna: She married Arjuna, one of the Pandava brothers, in a story that involved abducting her with Krishna's consent. 

This Oleograph publised in Circa 1920-30 by Ravi Varma Press Karla Lonavala

  • 10 x 14