Kuru Dynasty

Devayani

देवयानी

Daughter of Shukra

Who was Devayani?

Devayani (देवयानी): Daughter of Shukra, a figure of the Kuru dynasty in the Mahabharata. Daughter of Shukracharya.

Quick Facts

Key facts about Devayani
Sanskrit nameदेवयानी
Title / EpithetDaughter of Shukra
FactionKuru Dynasty
Key traitsProud, Passionate, Vengeful
Featured in2 stories

About Devayani

Daughter of Shukracharya. She cursed Kacha, was thrown in a well by Sharmishtha, and married King Yayati.

In Their Words

I accept you as my husband.

Devayani

Traits

  • Proud
  • Passionate
  • Vengeful

Places in Devayani's Story

Drawn from the stories Devayani appears in.

Others counted among the Kuru Dynasty.