Mandodari

Published on 15th May, 2022, in Mid-day. Lambodhara is the name given to Ganesha because he has a big belly. Damodhar is the name given to Krishna because a rope was tied by his mother around his waist to ensure the overactive toddler would not run too far away. Then there is the name Mandodari. It is the name of a woman who has a slender waist. However, the word Mandodari has other etymologies. One being a bad womb. This meaning was given because her womb was destined to give birth to a child who caused the death of her husband, Ravana. Another derivation is ..