One of the seven great sages (Saptarishi). Grandfather of Ravana, Kumbhakarna, and Vibhishana. Author of some Vedic hymns. Associated with the Pulastya lineage.
Attributes
SaptarishiRavana's grandfatherVedic hymns
Symbols
StaffJapa mala
Associated Mantras
Om Pulastyāya Namaḥ
Scriptures
RigvedaPuranasRamayana
Regions Worshipped
Pan-India
Iconography
Depicted as a sage. Associated with the Rakshasa lineage through his descendants.