The wife of Yudhishthira, mother of Yaudheya.
Accounts of this vary across texts and traditions. This entry primarily follows Mahabharata, with other tellings (Puranic traditions (Harivamsha, Bhagavata Purana), Regional retellings) noted where relevant.
Devika is the daughter of Govasana of the Shaibya people. She married Yudhishthira at her swayamvara, and is the mother of Yaudheya.
The Adi Parva names her as Yudhishthira's wife alongside Draupadi.
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.