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Narada

नारद
Also known as: Nārada, Narada Muni, Devarishi, Divine Messenger

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 sutrasStoryteller

Symbols

VeenaStaffJapa malaLotus

Associated Mantras

Om Nāradāya Namaḥ
Nārada Bhakti Sutras

Festivals

Narada Jayanti

Scriptures

PuranasMahabharataRamayanaNārada Bhakti SūtrasNārada Purāṇa

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

Depicted as a sage with a beard, holding a veena (musical instrument). Often shown with a staff and japa mala. Traveling in the sky or among the gods. Joyful, mischievous expression.