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Durvasa

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

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Proper noun

Durvasa

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

Durvasa meaning in Hindi

Durvasa in Hindi

son of Rishi Atri
दुर्वासा durvāsā

Origin of Durvasa

Borrowed from Sanskrit दुर्वासा (durvāsā).

Questions about Durvasa

What does Durvasa mean?
Durvasa means a rishi known for his short temper, son of rishi Atri and goddess Anasuya and the brother of Dattatreya and Chandra.
What is Durvasa in Hindi?
Durvasa in Hindi is दुर्वासा (durvāsā). See Durvasa meaning in Hindi.
What part of speech is Durvasa?
Durvasa is a proper noun.

Words near Durvasa in the dictionary

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  8. durwan
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