( the D in the beginning of this name is pronounced like 'th' in 'brother'. The SH is pronounced like one between 's' in 'sum' and 'sh' in 'shut'. The Th is pronounced like 'th' in 'thick'. )
Dasharatha was one of the principal persons in Raamaayanam, the first epic of India.
Dasharatha was the ruler of the Kosala kingdom . Kousalya, Kykeyi and Sumithra were his principal wives . Sumanthra was his minister and charioteer too .
Lord Vishnu took incarnation as Raama, son of Dasharatha to kill demons like Raavana .
"After praying to Naaraayana, Nara, Sarasvathi and Vyaasa, then one should read the Jayam."
DEDICATED TO MY DEAR NIECE VYSHNAVI KRISHNA