Indrani
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Indrani, also known as Shachi and Paulomi, is the queen of the devas in Hinduism. Described as tantalisingly beautiful, proud and kind, she is the daughter of the asura Puloman and the consort of the
c. 1500–1600 Indrani from Nepal, depicted as consort of Indra
Indra, Indrani, and Airavata in a 6th-century cave temple in Badami, Karnataka
Shachi (Indrani) has been lusted after by various men. In this painting by Raja Ravi Varma, Shachi (far-left) is presented to Ravana after his son Meghnada conquered heaven.
In a folio from the Bhagavata Purana, Krishna uproots the Parijata Tree while Indra and Shachi (Indrani) apologise.
Jayanta
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Jayanta, is a character who appears in Hindu literature. He is the son of Indra, the king of the devas, and his wife, Shachi. He has a sister called Jayanti.
Indrani
…and his wife Danu. She married Indra and became the queen of the devas (gods). The Bhagavata Purana mentions that Indra and Shachi had three sons named Jayanta, Rishabha, and Midhusha; some other texts include Nilambara and Ribhus. Indra and Shachi had a daughter named Jayanti, who married Indra's rival Shukra…
Jayanta, as a crow, is attacked by Rama