Ilavila
The first wife of Vishrava and mother of Kubera.
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.
Ilavida, also called Ilavila, is a wife of the sage Vishrava and the mother of Kubera, the god of wealth. In the Uttara Kanda she is the daughter of the sage Trinabindu.
Vishrava and Ilavida's son Kubera was made lord of wealth and given the flying chariot Pushpaka.
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.