Dussaha
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Dussaha is a sage in Hindu mythology who is married to Jyestha. He soon discovers that his ugly wife cannot bear the sound or sight of any auspicious things and complains to Vishnu or the sage Markendeya. Eventually tired of her anti-social nature, Dussaha abandons Jyestha in a place where non-vedic rituals are performed.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Markendeya, Parashakti, Śiva, Vishnu, Bhairavas, Lakshmi, Andhaka, Lalitha, Bandhasura
- consort of
- Jyeṣṭhā
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“While Lakshmi marries Vishnu, Jyestha is married to the sage Dussaha. The sage soon discovers that his ugly wife can not bear the sound or sight of any auspicious things. Eventually tired of her anti-social nature, Dussaha abandons Jyestha.”
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