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Ancient Hindu sage
Vishvamitra (Sanskrit: विश्वामित्र, IAST: Viśvāmitra) is a legendary figure in Hindu mythology, and one of the most venerated rishis or sages of ancient
Vishvamitra
King in Hindu literature
agreed to be a slave – all to fulfill a promise he had made to the sage Vishvamitra. According to a legend mentioned in Aitareya Brahamana, Harishchandra
Harishchandra
Ancient Hindu sage
He is famous in Hindu stories for his legendary conflicts with sage Vishvamitra. In the Ramayana, he is the family priest of the Raghu dynasty and teacher
Vasishtha
Rakshasa (demon) in Ramayana
terrorizing sages. He was defeated by Rama at the behest of the sage Vishvamitra. He tried again to kill Rama, but had to run for his life again. Ultimately
Maricha
Apsara in Hinduism
the sage Vishvamitra, a story recounted in various Hindu texts and classical Sanskrit literature. In the episode, the gods, fearing Vishvamitra's ascetic
Menaka
Queen in Hindu mythology
the wrathful sage, Vishvamitra. According to the legend, when her husband, King Harishchandra, incurs the wrath of the sage Vishvamitra and is compelled
Shaivya (wife of Harishchandra)
Shaivya_(wife_of_Harishchandra)
Heroine in ancient Indian literature
Beginnings"). In both narratives, Shakuntala is the daughter of the sage Vishvamitra and the celestial nymph Menaka. Abandoned at birth, she is raised by
Shakuntala
Upcoming Indian film by Nitesh Tiwari
heir apparent to the kingdom of Ayodhya. Mentored by the venerable sage Vishvamitra, Rama establishes his martial and spiritual virtue by vanquishing the
Ramayana_(2026_film)
Princess in Hindu mythology
primary appearance is in the legend of Galava, a disciple of the sage Vishvamitra. To fulfill his guru-dakshina of eight hundred horses to his teacher
Madhavi_(princess)
1989 TV series or program
Vishwamitra is an Indian television series, which aired in 1989. It was produced and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. The dialogue for the show were written
Vishwamitra_(TV_series)
Seven sages of Hinduism, Jainism
Kashyapa, Vasishtha, and Vishvamitra. The later Gopatha Brahmana 1.2.8 gives yet another variation: Vasistha, Vishvamitra, Jamadagni, Gautama, Bharadvaja
Saptarshi
the munis of the jungle, especially Vishvamitra, by disrupting their yajnas with rains of flesh and blood. Vishvamitra approached Dasharatha for help in
List of characters in the Ramayana
List_of_characters_in_the_Ramayana
Second-largest tributary of Ganga river in India
mentioned in Valmiki Ramayans's Balkand where Ram. Laxman along with Vishvamitra is crossing the river to further go north towards Ganga. Sone River is
Sone_River
1991 Indian film by N. T. Rama Rao
performs a vast, and achieves the Brahmarshi title, nobilitating as Vishvamitra. Trishanku belongs to Suryavansha and aspires to reach heaven with his
Brahmarshi_Viswamitra
Indian family name
Koushik/Kousik is a surname and gotra of Brahmins named after Brahmarishi Vishvamitra. Kaushik/Koushik is ancient Indian "Gotra" applied to an Indian clan
Kaushik
Apsara in Hindu mythology
narrates that Rambha is instructed by Indra to disturb the penance of Vishvamitra, a sage who had been previously seduced by another apsara named Menaka
Rambha_(apsara)
2019 Telugu-language film
Viswamitra is a 2019 Telugu-language horror thriller film directed by Raj Kiran. The film stars Nanditha Raj and Satyam Rajesh in the titular roles with
Viswamitra_(film)
Rakshasa in the epic Ramayana
the munis of the jungle, especially Vishvamitra, by disrupting their yajnas with rains of flesh and blood. Vishvamitra approached Dasharatha for help in
Subahu
King in Hindu literature
described as having greatly assisted the preceptor's traditional rival, Vishvamitra, when the latter's family suffered from hunger, offering them food daily
Trishanku
King featured in the Mahabharata
Kalidasa's famous play, Abhijñānashākuntala. He is a descendant of rajarshi Vishvamitra. According to popular tradition, Bhārata, one of the traditional names
Bharata_(Mahabharata)
Son of Harishchandra in Hinduism
obstacles, in order to disturb the tapasya (meditation) of the sage Vishvamitra. When Harishchandra came to his senses, he realised that the sage was
Rohitashva
Indian epic television series
him. After the brothers return after completing their education, Rishi Vishvamitra arrives at Ayodhya for help as his yagna is disturbed by some demons
Ramayan_(1987_TV_series)
Hindu religious hymn
composed by Budha Kaushika, thought to be another name of the revered sage Vishvamitra. The first three verses of the hymn are as follows: Ashtalakshmi Stotra
Rama_Raksha_Stotra
Vedic sage
passages in Rigveda are attributed to him. He was adopted by the sage Vishvamitra, and given the new name Devarata. His name is also transliterated as
Shunahshepa
1913 film by Dadasaheb Phalke
Vishvamitra is performing a yajna to get help from Triguna Shakti (three powers) against their will. Harishchandra unwittingly interrupts Vishvamitra
Raja_Harishchandra
Hindu celestial abode of the gods
King Trishanku, who had been promised a place in Svarga by the sage Vishvamitra. The sage engaged in a solitary yajna to achieve this, not joined by
Svarga
Important event in Ramayana
Shravasti. Kaikeyi being provoked by Manthara. Rama, Lakshmana, and the Vishvamitra take leave of Dasharatha Dashratha grieving upon exile of Rama. Rama
Exile_of_Rama
Maharshi Vishwamitra Autonomous State Medical College, also known as Ghazipur Medical College, is a full-fledged tertiary government Medical college and
Maharshi Vishwamitra Autonomous State Medical College
Maharshi_Vishwamitra_Autonomous_State_Medical_College
Celestial weapon in Hindu mythology
rod capable of absorbing any incoming attack towards its owner. When Vishvamitra, in a fit of anger, unleashed the Brahmastra onto Vasishtha, it was his
Brahmastra
Sage in Hinduism
hymns in Rigveda are composed by him. He is one of the sons of the sage Vishvamitra. Madhuchchhanda is regarded to have had a mastery over Vedic literature
Madhuchhanda
14th-century Hindu philosopher, dialectician, polemicist
Deshpande family of nobles belonging to Deshastha Brahmin community of Vishvamitra Gotra in Mangalwedha near Pandarpur present-day in Solapur district,
Jayatirtha
Vishwamitra Gurukul of the Ancient Mithila University
Disciples Lord Rama and Lord Lakshmana performing guru-seva by pressing Vishvamitra's feet and legs (bazaar art, mid-1900's) Interactive map of Vishwamitra
Vishwamitra_Ashram,_Bisaul
Sage in Hinduism
as Gāthin, is a sage in Hinduism, best known for being the father of Vishvamitra. His father, Kaushika (known as Kushanabha in later mythology), was a
Gādhi
A celestial weapon used by warriors in Hindu Mythology
warrior-heroes such as Rama, Lakshmana, Hanuman, Ravana, Meghanada, Vishvamitra, Vasishta, Arjuna, Karna, Krishna, Satyaki, Abhimanyu, Pradyumna, Drona
Varunastra
Wife of the sage Gautama Maharishi in Hinduism
the sage Vishvamitra pass Gautama's desolate ashram while travelling to King Janaka's court in Mithila. As they near the ashram, Vishvamitra recounts
Ahalya
Sage in Hinduism
In the present manvantara the seven are Kashyapa, Atri, Vashishtha, Vishvamitra, Gautama, Jamadagni, Bharadvaja. To the Rishi the Vedas were revealed
Pulastya
Awadhi poem about Rama by Tulsidas
boys. The sage Vishvamitra arrives at Dasharatha's royal court where the King receives his eminent guest with great honour. Vishvamitra lived in the forest
Ramcharitmanas
Hindu god and Rama's brother in epic Ramayana
When sage Vishvamitra asked Rama to kill the demons in the forest, Lakshmana accompanied them and went to Mithila with them. Vishvamitra gives them the
Lakshmana
Mantra of the Vedic tradition
to the Vedic deity Savitr. The mantra is attributed to the brahmarshi Vishvamitra. The term Gāyatrī may also refer to a type of mantra which follows the
Gayatri_Mantra
Lineage forming an exogamous clan in Vedic society
According to the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad 2.2.4, Kashyapa, Atri, Vasistha, Vishvamitra, Gautama Maharishi, Jamadagni and Bharadvaja are seven sages (also known
Gotra
Hindu sage
In the present manvantara the seven are Kashyapa, Atri, Vashishtha, Vishvamitra, Gautama, Jamadagni, Bharadvaja. To the Rishi the Vedas were revealed
Angiras
1975 Indian film
Rushi Ashram, and asks for a pardon from Vishvamitra. By this time, she becomes a victim when furious Vishvamitra is about to curse Yayati. Then, Narada
Sri_Ramanjaneya_Yuddham
Ramayana episode
said that Vishvamitra received invitation from the King Janaka to come in the Sita Svayamvara Sabha. After receiving the invitation, Vishvamitra, along with
Sita_Svayamvara
Type of female spirit of the clouds and waters in Hindu and Buddhist culture
Shakuntala to explain her own parentage. Once upon a time, the sage Vishvamitra generated such intense energy by means of his asceticism that Indra himself
Apsara
Royal sage
not have to leave the kingship to become rishi, as in the example of Vishvamitra (who later becomes a Brahmarishi), but could attain the status of a sage
Rajarshi
Legendary Indian poet, author of the Ramayana
Abhinaman Sahishnnu 7th (Vaivasvata) Manvantara Kashyapa Atri Vasishtha Vishvamitra Gautama Jamadagni Bharadvaja Other Four Kumaras Agastya Agnivesha Aruni
Valmiki
Sage in Hinduism
manvantara, along with Agastya, Bhardwaja, Gautama, Jamadagni, Vashistha, and Vishvamitra. Atri is a mānasputra, one who is born from the mind of Brahma. The Brihadaranyaka
Atri
Cadet branch of the Lunar dynasty in Hinduism
(Bihar). Some of the most notable descendants of Amavasu include Sage Vishvamitra and Vasu. Amavasu Kanyakubja Vishvajit Bhima Nagnajit Kanchanaprabha
Amavasu_dynasty
Hindu goddess; Divine cow in Hinduism
Kamadhenu, however, here the sage is Vasishtha and the king is Vishvamitra. Once, king Vishvamitra with his army arrived at the hermitage of the sage Vasishtha
Kamadhenu
Vedic sage
verse 2.2.4 of the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, along with Atri, Vashistha, Vishvamitra, Jamadagni, Bharadwaja and Gautama. Kashyapa is also mentioned as the
Kashyapa
King in Hindu literature
offer obeisance to Sage Vishvamitra at Rama's court. Pratardana acted accordingly when he arrived at the court. Vishvamitra grew furious at the lack
Pratardana
Ancient Indian physician and surgeon
one of the sons of the sage Vishvamitra. Bhisagratna also asserted that Sushruta was the name of the clan to which Vishvamitra belonged. In Chapter 7 of
Sushruta
Ancient Hindu sage
and predicting the birth of their grandson endued with great energy, Vishvamitra, who would attain the status of a Brahmana. According to the Padma Purana
Chyavana
Father of Parashurama in Hinduism
with Kshatriya traits, named Kaushika. He later becomes the renowned Vishvamitra, who was a Kshatriya by birth, but later ascended to the status of a
Jamadagni
Indian philosopher, polymath, and Vaishnava guru (1268–1369)
by the Vadakalai sect of Sri Vaishnavism. Vedanta Desika belongs to Vishvamitra/Kaushika gotra. On the occasion of 750th anniversary of the life of Vedanta
Vedanta_Desika
Sage in Hinduism
gathering grains left behind in the fields after the harvest. Draupadi Vishvamitra Vyasa Kapoor, Subodh (2004). A Dictionary of Hinduism: Including Its
Mudgala
Ancient non-Aryan tribe
Brahmana of the Rigveda (c. 800 BCE) as the exiled sons of the Sage Vishvamitra. In the Mahabharata, the infantry led by Satyaki were said to belong
Andhras
Hindu temple in India
and will sit here till eternity. Maa Mahakali is Adi Parashakti. Even Vishvamitra did taap (meditation) on Pavagadh Hill summit.[citation needed] Pavagadh's
Kalika_Mata_Temple,_Pavagadh
Used to denote Brahmin paternal lineage
the Vedic age, who, according to the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, were, Vishvamitra, Jamadagni, Gautama, Atri, Upreti, Vasishta and Kashyapa. With each member
Brahmin_gotra
1985 Indian film
on the play Viswamithran by A. S. Prakasam, which is about the sage Vishvamitra. The film was released on 20 September 1985, and failed at the box office
Raja_Rishi
Hindu concept
seven sages are known as Jamadagni, Kashyapa, Agastya, Bhrigu, Gautama, Vishvamitra, and Bharadwaja. In this manvantara, the Saptarshis are Marichi, Agastya
Manu_(Hinduism)
Legendary king in Hinduism
Dushyanta inquired about her lineage, and she recounted her birth from Vishvamitra and Menaka. He fell in love with her and, following Gandharva marriage
Dushyanta
Major deity in Hinduism
Many princes attempted and failed to string the bow. During this time, Vishvamitra had brought Rama and his brother Lakshmana to the forest for the protection
Rama
2012 Indian TV series or programme
the way to Vishvamitra's hermitage, Rama and Lakshmana enter the territory of demoness Tadaka, who has been terrorizing the sages. Vishvamitra tells the
Ramayan_(2012_TV_series)
Hindu temple in Bihar, India
Rama, Lakshmana and Maharishi Vishvamitra were going to Janakpur via Buxar for the Dhanush Yagna, Maharishi Vishvamitra had told Lord Rama and Lakshmana
Aranya_Devi_Temple,_Arrah
Sanskrit treatise on warfare and archery
attached to Yajurveda (1100 – 800 BCE) and attributed either to Bhrigu or Vishvamitra or Bharadwaja. It is one among the four upavedas to Vedas (along with
Dhanurveda
Surname list
from Buddhist tradition. Mitras are considered as Kulin Kayasthas of Vishvamitra gotra, along with Bose, Ghosh, and Bangaja (Eastern Bengal) Guha. Notable
Mitra_(surname)
Conflicts of the Hindu Mythos
instead, and the king acquired a boy called Sunasepha for the deed. Vishvamitra urged him to release the innocent child, and when the king refused, taught
Hindu_mythological_wars
1958 film by K. Somu
the box enclosing the baby whom he rears as Sita. Time passes, Saint Vishvamitra arrives and seeks to send Ramalakshmana for the protection of his Yaga
Sampoorna Ramayanam (1958 film)
Sampoorna_Ramayanam_(1958_film)
Sage in Hindu scriptures
Abhinaman Sahishnnu 7th (Vaivasvata) Manvantara Kashyapa Atri Vasishtha Vishvamitra Gautama Jamadagni Bharadvaja Other Four Kumaras Agastya Agnivesha Aruni
Durvasa
Legendry Sage in ancient India
philosophers Ancient Saptarshi Vashistha Kashyapa Atri Jamadagni Gotama Vishvamitra Bharadwaja Agastya Angiras Aruni Ashtavakra Jaimini Kanada Kapila Patanjali
Vyasa
State in southeastern India
Brahmana of the Rigveda (c. 800–500 BCE) as descendants of the sage Vishvamitra. In these texts, Andhras are referred to as non-Aryans living on the
Andhra_Pradesh
Hindu festival honouring the seven sages
group of the seven most prominent sages – Kashyapa, Atri, Bharadvaja, Vishvamitra, Gautama Maharishi, Jamadagni, and Vasishtha. In some parts of Kerala
Rishi_Panchami
Sage in Hinduism
Abhinaman Sahishnnu 7th (Vaivasvata) Manvantara Kashyapa Atri Vasishtha Vishvamitra Gautama Jamadagni Bharadvaja Other Four Kumaras Agastya Agnivesha Aruni
Lomasha
Celestial missile affiliated to Shiva
In the Mahabharata, only Arjuna and in the Ramayana, only the sage Vishvamitra, sage Parashurama, Indrajit and Rama possessed the Pashupatastra. It
Pashupatastra
Ancient Hindu sage
Abhinaman Sahishnnu 7th (Vaivasvata) Manvantara Kashyapa Atri Vasishtha Vishvamitra Gautama Jamadagni Bharadvaja Other Four Kumaras Agastya Agnivesha Aruni
Shakti_(sage)
Indian mythological television series based on Ramayana
with Kushadhwaja to see Guru Vishvamitra. Soon Taraka and her son Subahu are killed by Ram and Lakshman. Guru Vishvamitra tells him that he wants to take
Siya_Ke_Ram
Sage in Hinduism
Abhinaman Sahishnnu 7th (Vaivasvata) Manvantara Kashyapa Atri Vasishtha Vishvamitra Gautama Jamadagni Bharadvaja Other Four Kumaras Agastya Agnivesha Aruni
Garga_(sage)
2006-07 American comic series
son and protagonist of the series. He is blue-skinned and according to Vishvamitra, is linked to a Loka, a different realm of existence, of which he is
Ramayan_3392_A.D.
Indian fair
philosophers Ancient Saptarshi Vashistha Kashyapa Atri Jamadagni Gotama Vishvamitra Bharadwaja Agastya Angiras Aruni Ashtavakra Jaimini Kanada Kapila Patanjali
2025_Prayag_Maha_Kumbh_Mela
Indian mythological television series
Ahalya and Gautam reconcile. Episode 13- Ram and Lakshman along with Vishvamitra arrive Mithila, Ram and Sita see each other in Pushpa Vatika. Episode
Ramayan_(2002_TV_series)
Sanskrit term for a sage in Indian religions
Abhinaman Sahishnnu 7th (Vaivasvata) Manvantara Kashyapa Atri Vasishtha Vishvamitra Gautama Jamadagni Bharadvaja Other Four Kumaras Agastya Agnivesha Aruni
Rishi
Ancient Hindu goddess associated with Vāsudeva Kṛṣṇa
philosophers Ancient Saptarshi Vashistha Kashyapa Atri Jamadagni Gotama Vishvamitra Bharadwaja Agastya Angiras Aruni Ashtavakra Jaimini Kanada Kapila Patanjali
Ekanamsha
Mystical diagram in Tantric traditions
philosophers Ancient Saptarshi Vashistha Kashyapa Atri Jamadagni Gotama Vishvamitra Bharadwaja Agastya Angiras Aruni Ashtavakra Jaimini Kanada Kapila Patanjali
Yantra
First sacred canonical text of Hinduism
poets of different clans, including famed Vedic rishis (sages) such as Vishvamitra and Vasishtha, these signify the power of prestige therewith to vac (speech
Rigveda
Indian Kannada actor
sustained losses. He took on the garb of a lady in the mythological Vishvamitra, Rama, Ravana, and Bharata among others. He spent the first 27 years
Narasimharaju_(Kannada_actor)
Hindu sage
Abhinaman Sahishnnu 7th (Vaivasvata) Manvantara Kashyapa Atri Vasishtha Vishvamitra Gautama Jamadagni Bharadvaja Other Four Kumaras Agastya Agnivesha Aruni
Shuka
Hindu god of rain, lightning, storm and weather
of Vasus) Purandara (पुरंदर, the breaker of forts) Kaushika (कौशिक, Vishvamitra was born as the embodiment of Indra) Shachin or Shachindra (शचीन, the
Indra
Abode of Indra in Hinduism
philosophers Ancient Saptarshi Vashistha Kashyapa Atri Jamadagni Gotama Vishvamitra Bharadwaja Agastya Angiras Aruni Ashtavakra Jaimini Kanada Kapila Patanjali
Amaravati_(mythology)
Range of Indian religious traditions
philosophers Ancient Saptarshi Vashistha Kashyapa Atri Jamadagni Gotama Vishvamitra Bharadwaja Agastya Angiras Aruni Ashtavakra Jaimini Kanada Kapila Patanjali
Hinduism
Indian Hindu saint, philosopher, and poet (1533–1600)
Deshastha Brahmin, a follower of the Ashvalayana Sutra. His Gotra was Vishvamitra. His family deity was Ekaveera Devi (or Renuka). His family lived at
Eknath
Hill station in Rajasthan, India
to the southern spur at Mount Abu following his differences with sage Vishvamitra. There is another history story according to which a serpent named "Arbuda"
Mount_Abu
the great intriguer of the demons, Rāvaṇa’s minister, is angry with Vishvāmitra, who is directing a ‘bad drama’, durnāṭaka, a play which is altogether
Anargharāghava
Priesthood class in Hinduism
Kashyapa Pāṇini Patanjali Raikva Satyakama Jabala Valmiki Vashistha Vishvamitra Vyasa Yajnavalkya Medieval Nayanars Alvars Adi Shankara Basava Akka Mahadevi
Hindu_priest
Hindu god, companion of the god Rama
islands, Hanuman features prominently along with Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, Vishvamitra and Sugriva. The most studied and detailed relief artworks are found
Hanuman
philosophers Ancient Saptarshi Vashistha Kashyapa Atri Jamadagni Gotama Vishvamitra Bharadwaja Agastya Angiras Aruni Ashtavakra Jaimini Kanada Kapila Patanjali
Panch_Sarovar
Brahmin gotra
philosophers Ancient Saptarshi Vashistha Kashyapa Atri Jamadagni Gotama Vishvamitra Bharadwaja Agastya Angiras Aruni Ashtavakra Jaimini Kanada Kapila Patanjali
Savarna_(gotra)
King in Hindu tradition
Divodasa, King of Kashi; Ushinara, King of Bhoja, and the Maharishi Vishvamitra. With the Ikshvaku King Haryaśva, she had a son named Vasumanas, who
Yayati
Mother of Hindu sage Shukra
Ramayana, the god Rama – an avatar of Vishnu – is convinced by his guru Vishvamitra to kill the yakshini Tataka, as it was according to dharma. To convince
Kavyamata
One of four varnas (classes) in Hinduism
philosophers Ancient Saptarshi Vashistha Kashyapa Atri Jamadagni Gotama Vishvamitra Bharadwaja Agastya Angiras Aruni Ashtavakra Jaimini Kanada Kapila Patanjali
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