Nahusha
| Nahusha | |
|---|---|
A sketch of Nahusha's fall from heaven and transformation into a serpent | |
| Abode | Svarga |
| Texts | Mahabharata, Harivamsha, Padma Purana |
| Genealogy | |
| Parents | |
| Spouse | Viraja (according to the Harivamsa) or Ashokasundari (according to Padma Purana) |
| Children | Yati, Yayati, Samyati, Ayati, Viyati, and Kriti (sons) |
| Dynasty | Chandravamsha |
Nahusha (Sanskrit: नहुष, IAST: Nahuṣa) is a king of the Chandravamsha (Lunar dynasty) in Hindu Puranas and Mahabharata. He is described to be the son of Āyus, the eldest son of Pururavas, and Prabha, the daughter of Svarbhānu.