An ancient Indian kingdom. One of Dasarath’s wives was the daughter of the king of Kekaya. The kingdom was named after Kekaya. Its citizens are also known as Kekayas.

Antecedents: Vishnu – Brahma – Atri – Chandra – Budha – Pururavas – Ayus – Nahusha – Yayati – Anudruhyu – Sabhanara – Kalanara – Srinjaya – Ushinara – Shibi – Kekaya.

Shibi had four sons – Bhadra, Suvira, Kekaya, Vrishadarpa as per Bhagavata Navamaskanda. 5 Kekaya princes died battling Drona as per Mahabharata Sriparva Chapter 25 verse 25. Vinda and Anuvinda were two Kekaya warriors who fought at Duryodhana’s side as per Mahabharata Karnaparva Chapter 13. They were killed by Satyaki.