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The sacred scriptures reveal many fascinating aspects of Lord Krishna's divine life, including the fact that He had 16,108 wives. This expansive family is a subject of great wonder and devotion. While the Lord's family was vast, this article will focus on the children from His eight principal queens, the revered Ashtabharya.
Our purpose here is to present a clear account of this divine lineage. We will list the names of all 80 sons born to these queens, explore the captivating stories of a few prominent sons like Pradyumna and Samba, and share other divine facts about the family of Krishna Bhagwan.
For any devotee, understanding the life of a single son of Lord Krishna offers a deeper glimpse into the Lord's divine pastimes.
The Eight Principal Queens of Dwarka
Among Lord Krishna's 16,108 wives, eight were His principal queens who held a special place in the royal household of Dwarka. According to the holy scriptures, each of these eight queens gave birth to ten sons, all of whom shared some resemblance to their divine father.
The eight principal queens of Lord Krishna were Rukmini, Satyabhama, Jambavati, Kalindi, Mitravinda, Nagnajiti, Bhadra, and Lakshmana.
A Complete List of Lord Krishna's 80 Sons
Herein are the names of the 80 sons of Lord Krishna, organized by their mothers as mentioned in the sacred texts.
Sons of Rukmini
As Lord Krishna’s first and principal queen, Rukmini’s sons, led by the eldest, Pradyumna, held a place of prominence in Dwarka.
Charuchandra
Bhadracharu
Vicharu
Sudeshna
Sucharu
Charugupta
Charu
Charu Deshna
Charudeha
Pradyumna
Sons of Satyabhama
The ten sons of the fiery and devoted Queen Satyabhama were all named with variations of the word “Bhanu”, meaning sun or light.
Prabhanu
Atibhanu
Pratibhanu
Shribhanu
Bhanu
Swabhanu
Subhanu
Bhanumaan
Brhadbhanu
Chandrabhanu
Sons of Jambavati
From His wife Jambavati, the daughter of the great bear-king, Lord Krishna fathered ten sons, including the bold and notorious Samba.
Vijay
Krutu
Samba
Sumitra
Dravin
Shatajit
Purujit
Vasuman
Shasrajit
Chitraketu
Sons of Kalindi
From Queen Kalindi, who performed great austerities to win His hand, Lord Krishna fathered these ten powerful sons.
Vrush
Somak
Veer
Bhadra
Shrut
Kavi
Subahu
Shanti
Purnamas
Darsh
Sons of Mitravinda
Queen Mitravinda, Krishna's cousin who chose Him against her brothers' wishes, was the mother of these ten valiant sons.
Mahash
Paavan
Anil
Varddhan
Harsh
Kshudhi
Anand
Vruk
Vanhi
Grudhra
Sons of Nagnajiti
After winning her hand by subduing seven ferocious bulls, Lord Krishna had ten sons with the virtuous Queen Nagnajiti.
Kunti
Vegavaan
Aam
Veer
Vasu
Ashwasen
Vrush
Shanku
Chandra
Chitragu
Sons of Bhadra
These ten sons were born to Queen Bhadra, another beloved cousin of the Lord who chose Him as her husband.
Jay
Aayu
Sangramjit
Satyak
Shoor
Arijit
Vaam
Praharan
Bruhatsen
Subhadra
Sons of Lakshmana
The ten sons of Queen Lakshmana, who was won by Krishna in a grand swayamvara, were known for their strength and virtue.
Simha
Gatravaan
Mahashakti
Prabal
Bal
Oja
Sah
Aparajit
Prabodh
Urdhvag
Notable Figures in Krishna’s Lineage
Beyond the 80 sons, other members of Lord Krishna's family are celebrated for their strength and virtue.
The Eighteen Mighty Maharathas
Among the many sons of Lord Krishna, eighteen were renowned as “maharathas” — exceptionally powerful warriors, each capable of fighting thousands of soldiers single-handedly.
These exceptional warriors were drawn from among the 80 sons, though scriptures do not always specify the mother for each individual maharatha in this particular grouping. Pradyumna, the eldest, was considered foremost among them.
Their heroic reputations are celebrated throughout the Vedic scriptures:
Pradyumna
Aniruddha
Diptiman
Bhanu
Samba
Madhu
Brhadbhanu
Citrabhanu
Vrka
Aruna
Puskara
Vedabahu
Srutadeva
Sunandana
Citrabahu
Virupa
Kavi
Nyagrodha
Notably, this esteemed group also included Lord Krishna’s powerful grandson, Aniruddha, showcasing the exceptional martial prowess that extended through His divine lineage.
The Daughters of Krishna
The Srimad Bhagavatam states that each of Lord Krishna’s queens also bore a single daughter. While details are limited, the scriptures specifically mention Charumati, the cherished daughter of Lord Krishna and Queen Rukmini. She was married to Bali, the son of the great warrior Krtavarma.
