Confessions Of Urmila 13 - Ayodhya

The palaces of Ayodhya were different from those of Mithila in architecture, for their structural robustness and aesthetics as for utility and convenience; the zenana in Queen Sumitra's palace richer with musicians and dancers galore; the zenana I had to share with Mandavi, for, Shatrughna was Lakshman's twin. But, Lakshman was nowhere to be seen as he spent days with Ram, I moved to Queen Kausalya's palace, in the anthapuram the entire activities revolved around Sita; hailed as the queen-to-be, she commanded love and respect of all including Kausalya. I felt at home, under my sister's wings again; the queen too welcomed me to her palace, waxed eloquent of my knowledge ‘nd intelligence: soon I was the subject of all attention.