Elapatra
deity underworld Hindu single tradition · 1
Elapatra is one of Vasuki's siblings who overheard Brahma informing the deities that the son born to their sister Jaratkaru and a sage would be their savior. He shared this information with Vasuki, who then arranged the marriage of Jaratkaru to the sage.
When
- First attested
- 300 BCE
- Attested period
- -300 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Elapatra is mentioned in the Mahabharata as a key figure in the salvation of the nagas.
Relationships
- allied with
- Vasuki
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“One of them, Elapatra, stated that he had overheard Brahma informing the other deities that the son born to their sister named Jaratkaru and a sage who shared the same name would be their saviour.”
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