Kings

From Gaṇeśa Purāṇa: Upāsanā Khaṇḍa Bhīma Mahārāja is a king of the Vidarbha kingdom mentioned in the Purāṇa: Upāsanā Khaṇḍa. He is described as a sovereign of immense strength and valor, profoundly charitable, and deeply righteous, earning renown for his devotion to Gaṇeśa. Reign of Vidarbha Bhīma Mahārāja governed the Vidarbha kingdom, with the city...

Dakṣa (the skillful one) is a royal figure mentioned in the Gaṇeśa Purāṇa Upāsanā Khaṇḍa, distinguished as the ancestor of (great king Bhīma). His life, as narrated by Viśvāmitra Maharṣi centers on overcoming severe congenital defects through profound devotion to Gaṇeśa. Context and Birth Viśvāmitra Maharṣi began his narration by revealing that seven generations prior...

From Gaṇeśa Purāṇa: Upāsanā Khaṇḍa Rukmāṅgada (रुक्माङ्गद) is a king featured in the Purāṇa, a central figure in the lineage of kings who upheld the worship of Gaṇeśa. His story is narrated as part of the discourse between Vyāsa Maharṣi and Brahmā, detailing the spiritual guidance given to his father, King Bhīma (the recipient of...