raghu
रघुName of an ancient royal dynasty
Meaning
Raghu is the name of a legendary ancient royal dynasty. In song texts, it almost invariably appears in the phrase "Raghu kula" (Raghu clan or dynasty) and refers to Lord Rama, who was born into this lineage. It functions as an epithet for Rama, highlighting his noble ancestry.
In the songs
kodhandam endhiya raghu kula shree raaghavaa
O Sri Raghava of the Raghu clan, holding the Kodanda bow
Dasharatham Than · Smt. Rajee Narayan
kothandam enthiya raghu kula sri raamaa
Oh Sri Rama of the Raghu clan, wielding the Kodanda bow
Dasharathan Than · Unknown
kothandam enthiya raghu kula sri raaghavaa
Oh Sri Raghava of the Raghu clan, wielding the Kodanda bow
Dasharathan Than · Unknown