Akupāra

animal_ally water Hindu single tradition · 1

Akupāra is the World Turtle in Hindu belief, also known as Chukwa. This entity is a chiranjeevi, meaning an immortal being in Hindu tradition. As the World Turtle, Akupāra serves a cosmological function in supporting or sustaining the world.

Relationships

co occurs with: Makara, Huhu, Bheki, Kurma
syncretized with: Bedawang

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Mentioned by

Bheki
Kurma

Sources

wikipedia (1)

List of legendary creatures in Hindu mythology

Source passages

“The World Turtle in Hindu belief is known as Akupāra, or sometimes Chukwa, a chiranjeevi.”
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