Nahusha
deity sky Hindu single tradition · 2
Nahusha is destined to marry Ashokasundari and is said to be equal to Indra, the king of heaven. He was rescued by a maid of Hunda and given under the sage Vashistha's care. He eventually defeats Hunda and marries Ashokasundari, and temporarily becomes the regent of heaven in Indra's absence.
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When
- First attested
- 500 BCE
- Attested period
- -500 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Tale recorded in the Padma Purana.
Relationships
- consort of
- Ashokasundari
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (2)
Source passages
“Parvati prophesied that Ashokasundari would marry Nahusha of the lunar dynasty, who would be equal to Indra, the king of heaven. Hunda kidnaps the infant Nahusha from his palace, however, he is rescued by a maid of Hunda and given under the sage Vashistha's care.”
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“During this period, the devas appointed Nahusha, a powerful mortal ruler of the Lunar dynasty, to be the king of heaven.”
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