King of Nishadha who lost his kingdom in a game of dice and deserted his wife Damayanti because of a curse.
Nala, a character in Hindu mythology, is the king of Nishadha Kingdom, son of Veerasena. Nala is known for his skill with horses and culinary expertise. He marries princess Damayanti, of Vidarbha Kingdom, and their story is told in the Mahabharata. His main weakness is gambling. He is possessed by the Kali (demon).