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Sapta Rishis (Collective)

सप्त ऋषि
Also known as: Sapta Ṛṣi, Seven Sages, Ursa Major

About

The seven great sages of Vedic tradition: Marichi, Atri, Angiras, Pulastya, Pulaha, Kratu, and Vashishta (sometimes Kashyapa). They are the mind-born sons of Brahma and the progenitors of humanity. Represented as the constellation Ursa Major.

Attributes

WisdomProgenitorsVedic traditionCelestial sages

Symbols

Stars (Ursa Major)StaffJapa mala
Consort
Various

Associated Mantras

Sapta Rishi Stotram

Scriptures

RigvedaPuranasMahabharata

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

Seven sages depicted together, often in meditation or teaching posture. Associated with the seven stars of Ursa Major.