Rohini (wife of Vasudeva)

In Hindu mythology, Rohini (Sanskrit: रोहिणी, rohiṇī) lit. '"ascending"' is the first consort of Vasudeva, the sister of Yashoda, and the mother of the Hindu deities Balarama and Subhadra. She plays a prominent role in the upbringing of Krishna.

For other uses, see Rohini (disambiguation).
This article is about Vasudeva's wife. For Chandra's wife, see Rohini (goddess). For Krishna's wife, see Rohini (Krishna's wife).

Rohini
Rohini (yellow attire) with Balarama
Venerated inVaishnavism
TextsMahabharata
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Parents
  • Bahlika (father)
SiblingsYashoda
SpouseVasudeva
ChildrenBalarama (surrogate child), Sarana, Sharu, Durmada
Subhadra (daughter)
DynastyChandravamsha (by marriage)
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