Introduction
Hiranyadhanu is a chief of the Nishadas and the father of Ekalavya.
Family
- Son: Ekalavya
In the story
He is named in the Adi Parva as Ekalavya's father, who took him to Drona to be taught.
Hiranyadhanu
The Nishada chief, father of Ekalavya.
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.
Relationships
Sources
- Mahabharata, Adi Parva (primary text) — https://sacred-texts.com/hin/maha/index.htm
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.