Word

Bhagiratha

Sanskrit

In General

Sagara’s grandson, after strenuous penances, at last he succeeded in bringing Ganga down from heaven. When she flowed over the remains of his ancestors, their souls were redeemed, and the ocean was refilled. Ganga also bears the name “Bhagirathi”, in honour of his deed

Purana

Geneology: Vishnu – Brahma – Marici – Kashyapa – Vivasvan – Vaivasvata Manu – Iksvaku –Vaikuksi – Sasada –Puranjaya – Kakutstha – Anenas – Prthulasva - Visvagasva- Ardra – Yuvanasva 1 - Shashvat – Brihadasva – Kavalashva – Dridhasva - Pramod - Haryasva 1 – Nikumbh - Baharnashva - Krisasva – Prasenajit 1– Yuvanashva 2 – Mandhatri – Ambarisha – Purukutsha - Trasadasyu – Sambhruta – Pushadashva – Haryashva 2 – Sudhanava – Tridhanva – Traiyaruna- Trishanku – Harishchandra – Rohitashva - Harita – Chanchu – Sudeva - Vijaya – Ruruk – Pratapendra – Vrika – Sushandhi –Bahuka – Sagara – Anshuman – Dileepa 1 - Bhagiratha