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Atithi

The son of Kusha and Kumudvati, who ruled after him.

Accounts of this vary across texts and traditions. This entry primarily follows Puranic tradition, with other tellings (Valmiki Ramayana (Bala Kanda genealogy), Kalidasa's Raghuvamsha) noted where relevant.

Relationships

Parents
Kusha · Kumudvati

Introduction

Atithi is the son of Kusha and Kumudvati. In Kalidasa's Raghuvamsha, he ruled Ayodhya after his father.

Family

Ruler

Atithi succeeded Kusha. He is a king of the Raghu line, and is the last person of the line recorded in the tree, which covers the Ramayana period.

Sources

  1. Raghuvamsha (primary text)

This entry is independently written for myVamsam using the sources listed above. Where traditions differ, this entry identifies the relevant tradition rather than presenting one account as universally established fact.