Kaṇka (Kanka) was one of the sons of Ugrasena, belonging to Yaduvaṁśa (Yaduvamsa; the royal line of Yadu). Karṇikā (Karnika) was the wife of Kaṇka. A son named Ṛtadhāmā (Ridhama)was sired by Kaṇka, and born of the womb of Karṇikā.