Durvasa

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proper noun

A rishi known for his short temper, son of rishi Atri and goddess Anasuya and the brother of Dattatreya and Chandra.

OriginSanskrit दुर्वासा →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. HinduismA rishi known for his short temper, son of rishi Atri and goddess Anasuya and the brother of Dattatreya and Chandra.

Origin

  1. Sanskritदुर्वासा
  2. EnglishDurvasa

Borrowed from Sanskrit दुर्वासा (durvāsā).

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Translations

Hindi दुर्वासा
  • दुर्वासा (durvāsā)son of Rishi Atri
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