Indrani

(Feminine form of Indra) The wife of
the god Indra, the ruler of heaven.
Perhaps reflecting Indra’s diminished
status in later Hindu mythology, Indrani
is not a prominent figure. Her only
important role is as an object of desire
in the story of Nahusha, who through
his meritorious deeds has displaced
Indra as the king of heaven. Nahusha
assumes that he is entitled to Indrani as
well as Indra’s throne, and makes
advances toward her. For his hubris, the
sage Agastya curses Nahusha to be
reborn as a giant serpent.