Punjikastala

deity earth single tradition · 1

Punjikastala is an apsara who was born on earth as a vanara princess due to the curse of Brihaspati. She is also known as Anjana. Anjana was married to Kesari, a mighty vanara, the son of Bṛhaspati and ruler of Mount Meru.

When

First attested: 0 CE
Attested period: 0 – 2020

Relationships

co occurs with: Kesari, Bṛhaspati, Vayu, Hanuman, Lord Shiva
manifests as: Anjana

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Mentioned by

Hanuman
Lord Shiva

Sources

wikipedia (1)

Añjanā

Source passages

“According to a version of the legend, Anjana was an apsara named Punjikastala, who was born on earth as a vanara princess due to the curse of Brihaspati. Anjana was married to Kesari, a mighty vanara, the son of Bṛhaspati and ruler of Mount Meru.”
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