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Narada

नारद
Also known as: Nārada Muni, Devarishi, Veena player, Author of Bhakti Sutras

About

The celestial sage who travels across the three worlds. Known for his role as a messenger, storyteller, and instigator of events. Creator of the veena (musical instrument). Author of the Narada Bhakti Sutras. Son of Brahma.

Attributes

Celestial sageMessengerVeena playerBhakti sutras

Symbols

VeenaStaffJapa malaLotus

Associated Mantras

Om Nāradāya Namaḥ
Nārada Bhakti Sutras

Festivals

Narada Jayanti

Scriptures

PuranasMahabharataRamayanaNārada Bhakti Sūtras

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

Depicted as a sage with a beard, holding a veena. Often shown traveling in the sky.