Kashyapa
legendary Vedic sage, linked to Kashmir
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Summary
Kashyapa is a Rishi[1]. Kashyapa draws 5,060 Wikipedia views per month (rishi category, ranking #1 of 5).[2]
Key Facts
- Father: Marichi[3]
- Mother: Kalā[4]
- Spouse: Aditi[5], Vinatā[6], Diti[7], Kadru[8], Danu[9], Surasā[10], Krodhavasa[11], Kāmadhenu[12]
- Child: Garuda[13], Aruṇa[14], Vamana[15], Takṣaka[16], Indra[17], Ādityas[18], Varuna[19], Surya[20], Agni[21], Hiraṇyākṣa[22], Hiraṇyakaśipu[23], Apsara[24], Holikā[25], Mayasura[26]
- Award received: Maharishi[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Commons category: Kashyapa[29]
- Worshipped by: Hinduism[30]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[31]
- Name in native language: कश्यप[32]
Why It Matters
Kashyapa has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] Kashyapa is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Who were Kashyapa's parents?
Kashyapa's father was Marichi[3]. Kashyapa's mother was Kalā[4].
Who was Kashyapa married to?
Kashyapa's spouses include Aditi[5], Vinatā[6], Diti[7], and Kadru[8].
What awards did Kashyapa receive?
Honors received include Maharishi[27].