Uparichara Vasu

Uparichara Vasu (Sanskrit: उपरिचर वसु, romanized: Uparicara Vasu, lit.'Vasu of the higher regions') is a king featured in Hindu literature, a member of the Chandravamsha (Lunar dynasty). The son of Kruti, he rules over the kingdom of Chedi. He is described to be a friend of Indra and a great devotee of Vishnu in the Puranas. His legend is also described in the Mahabharata.

Uparichara Vasu
TextsPuranas, Mahabharata
Personal information
Parents
  • Kruti (father)
SpouseGirika
ChildrenBrihadratha, Pratyagraha, Kusambu, Mavella, and Yadunabha
Matsya (adopted), Satyavati
DynastyChandravamsha
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