Vishvashu
deity sky Hindu single tradition · 1
Vishvashu is a Gandharva who leads a group of celestial musicians. He is instructed to bring Urvashi back to heaven from Earth.
When
- First attested
- 1500 BCE
- Attested period
- -1500 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Mentioned in Post-Vedic texts as a leader among the Gandharvas.
Relationships
- allied with
- gandharvas
- co occurs with
- Urvaśī
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“A group of Gandharvas (celestial musicians), led by Vishvashu, are instructed to bring her back to heaven.”
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