Lakshmana
One of Krishna's principal queens, a princess of Madra.
Accounts of this vary across texts and traditions. This entry primarily follows Bhagavata Purana, with other tellings (Harivamsha) noted where relevant.
Lakshmana is a princess of Madra and one of the eight principal queens of Krishna. She is not the same person as Rama's brother Lakshmana or Duryodhana's son Lakshmana Kumara.
According to the Bhagavata Purana, she chose Krishna at a swayamvara, or he won her in a contest.
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.