Ekānaṅgā

Ekānaṅgā

IAST|Ekānaṅgā is a character in Hindu mythology. She is the daughter of Yashoda and Nanda, and hence she is also a foster-sister to Krishna.

In some instances where the trinity of Krishna, Subhadra and Balarama are worshipped, she has replaced Subhadra.


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