Kanyāmatī
Kanyāmatī
Kanyāmatī is a maiden given by the Devī. The Pratisarga Parva of the Bhavishya Purāṇa tells that King Veṇuka married her, and that seven daughters were born to him of Kanyāmatī. They arose from the auspicious kalā of the Mātṛkās. Their names, and the names by which they became famous, in order:
| Daughter | Became famous as |
|---|---|
| Śītalā | Brāhmī |
| Pārvatī | Māheśvarī |
| Kanyā | Kaumārī |
| Pushpavatī | Vaishṇavī |
| Govardhanī | Vārāhī |
| Sindūrā | Indrāṇī |
| Kālī | Cāmuṇḍā |
Source: Bhavishya Purāṇa, Pratisarga Parva, Khaṇḍa 4, Chapter 3
Sources
- Bhavishya Purāṇa, Pratisarga Parva, Khaṇḍa 4, Chapter 3