The king of Kanyakubja and father of Vishwamitra.
Accounts of this vary across texts and traditions. This entry primarily follows Valmiki Ramayana, with other tellings (Ramcharitmanas (Tulsidas), Regional and folk traditions) noted where relevant.
Gadhi is a king of Kanyakubja and the father of Vishwamitra and of a daughter, Satyavati.
His daughter Satyavati married the sage Richika. Vishwamitra, who was born a Kshatriya prince, later became a Brahmarishi.
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.