Son of Parikshit and grandson of Avikshit. His brothers were Ugrasena, Chitrasena, Indrasena, Sushena, Bhimasena as per Mahabharata Adiparva Chapter 94. Kakshasena was a member of Yama’s court as per Mahabharata Sabhaparva Chapter 8.

Kakshasena is counted among the likes of Aatreya, Shibi, Pratarddana, Rantideva, Ambarisha, Janamejaya, Vrishadarbhi, Prashurama, Rama, Karandhama, Mitrasaha who are famed for their generosity. He once presented gifts to Vasishta as per Mahabharata Anushasanaparva Chapter 137 verse 14.