Rishi Markandeya
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Rishi Markandeya is a revered sage in Hindu tradition, known for his great longevity, devotion, and role as a storyteller of sacred legends.
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Hindu mythological figure
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rishi ⓘ sage ⓘ |
| associatedWithConcept |
cosmic dissolution (pralaya)
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glory of the Divine Mother ⓘ grace of Shiva ⓘ power of devotion ⓘ victory over death ⓘ |
| associatedWithDeity |
Shiva as Kalantaka (destroyer of death)
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Vishnu as child Krishna NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWithText |
Bhagavata Purana
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Mahabharata NERFINISHED ⓘ Markandeya Purana NERFINISHED ⓘ Shiva Purana NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| birthType | boon-born child granted by Shiva ⓘ |
| devoteeOf |
Devi
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Shiva NERFINISHED ⓘ Vishnu NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasAttribute |
ardent bhakta
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chiranjeevi NERFINISHED ⓘ eternally sixteen years old ⓘ exemplary brahmachari ⓘ great tapasvin ⓘ immortal ⓘ |
| hasLegendLocation |
South India
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Tirukkadavur (Tamil Nadu) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| influencedTradition |
Shaiva tradition
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Shakta tradition through Devi Mahatmya ⓘ Vaishnava tradition ⓘ |
| knownForStory |
story of overcoming destined death at age sixteen
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teaching the greatness of Devi as Durga ⓘ vision of cosmic deluge and child Krishna on a banyan leaf ⓘ |
| mentionedIn |
Puranic literature
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epic literature ⓘ |
| notableFor |
devotion to Lord Shiva
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devotion to Lord Vishnu ⓘ escaping predestined early death ⓘ great longevity ⓘ narrating sacred legends ⓘ |
| parent |
Marudvati
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Mrikandu Rishi NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religion | Hinduism ⓘ |
| roleInText |
primary sage associated with the Markandeya Purana
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sage narrator in the Mahabharata ⓘ |
| veneratedAs |
conqueror of death by grace of God
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symbol of youthful devotion ⓘ |
| worshippedIn |
Hindu temples dedicated to Devi
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Hindu temples dedicated to Shiva ⓘ India NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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