Kashyapa
legendary Vedic sage, linked to Kashmir
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Kashyapa
Summary
Kashyapa is a Rishi[1]. Kashyapa draws 2,323 Wikipedia views per month (rishi category, ranking #1 of 5).[2]
Key Facts
- Kashyapa's father was Marichi[3].
- Kashyapa's mother was Kalā[4].
- Kashyapa was married to Aditi[5].
- Among Kashyapa's spouses was Vinatā[6].
- Among Kashyapa's spouses was Diti[7].
- Among Kashyapa's spouses was Kadru[8].
- Among Kashyapa's spouses was Danu[9].
- Kashyapa was married to Surasā[10].
- A child of Kashyapa was Garuda[11].
- A child of Kashyapa was Aruṇa[12].
- A child of Kashyapa was Vamana[13].
- A child of Kashyapa was Takṣaka[14].
- A child of Kashyapa was Indra[15].
- A child of Kashyapa was Ādityas[16].
- Kashyapa received the Maharishi[17].
- Kashyapa is recorded as male[18].
- Kashyapa's instance of is recorded as Rishi[19].
- Kashyapa's Commons category is recorded as Kashyapa[20].
- Kashyapa's worshipped by is recorded as Hinduism[21].
- Kashyapa's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22].
- Kashyapa's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'sa', 'text': 'कश्यप'}[23].
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Definition and Type
Kashyapa's instance of is recorded as Rishi[19].
Recognition
Kashyapa received the Maharishi[17].
Why It Matters
Kashyapa draws 2,323 Wikipedia views per month (rishi category, ranking #1 of 5).[2] Kashyapa has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] Kashyapa is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
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[17].