Kadaligarbha
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Kadaligarbha is the daughter of Menaka and Mankanaka. She was born when Mankanaka's seed fell on a plantain flower.
When
- First attested
- 1000 CE
- Attested period
- 1000 – 1000
- Historical notes
- Appears in Somadeva's 11th-century CE Kathasaritsagara.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Rambha, Shakuntala, Sahanjaya, Urvaśī
- child of
- Menaka
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“In the Kathasaritsagara, a medieval Sanskrit compendium of stories by Somadeva (f. 11th century CE), Menaka appears in the tale of the hermit Mankanaka. While he was performing penance, Menaka appeared before him, her garments floating in the breeze. Overcome by desire, Mankanaka's seed fell on a plantain flower, leading to the birth of a daughter named Kadaligarbha.”
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