Janaka
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Janaka was the King of Videha, who ruled from its capital, Mithila, in the Hindu itihasa Ramayana. Janaka was married to Sunayana. He is the father of Sita and Urmila in the epic. The term Janaka was
Portrait of Janaka, c. 1803-1804 CE
The temple dedicated to the King Janaka as deity in his capital city Janakpur. The temple is known as Shree Rajarshi Janak Mandir.
Conversation Between Astavakra and King Janaka
Janaka carrying Sita to Mithila, after he found her while ploughing
Urmila
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Urmila, is a Hindu goddess and the princess of Videha in the Hindu epic Ramayana. She is considered to be an avatāra of Nagalakshmi, the serpent goddess. Urmila was married to Lakshmana and is known f
Janaka
…the King of Videha, who ruled from its capital, Mithila, in the Hindu itihasa Ramayana. Janaka was married to Sunayana. He is the father of Sita and Urmila in the epic. The term Janaka was also the title adopted by all the kings of Videha, who were the descendants of the King Nimi and his son King Mithi…
The marriage ceremony of Urmila and Lakshmana, along with the other three brothers and sisters. Folio from the Shnagri Ramayana, early 18th-century. National Museum, New Delhi
Urmila (extreme left to Rama, who is in centre). Sculpture at Ramasamy Temple at Kumbakonam
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Ramapanchayan, Raja Ravi Varma