The queen of Dilipa and mother of Raghu.
Accounts of this vary across texts and traditions. This entry primarily follows Puranic tradition, with other tellings (Valmiki Ramayana (Bala Kanda genealogy), Kalidasa's Raghuvamsha) noted where relevant.
Sudakshina is the wife of King Dilipa and the mother of Raghu, in Kalidasa's Raghuvamsha.
Sudakshina accompanied Dilipa in the service of the cow Nandini, and the cow's blessing led to the birth of Raghu.
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.