Introduction
Hema is an apsara, the wife of Mayasura and the mother of Mandodari, according to the Uttara Kanda.
Family
Family
Hema and Maya had three children: Mayavi, Dundubhi and Mandodari.
Hema
The apsara, wife of Mayasura and mother of Mandodari.
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.
Relationships
Sources
- Valmiki Ramayana, Uttarakanda (primary text) — https://www.valmikiramayan.net/
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.