Animisha

According to Mahabharata Udyogaparva Chapter 101, verse 10, a son of Garuda. As per Mahabharata Anushasanaparva Chapter 17 verse 41, this is also another name for Shiva, and as per Mahabharata Anushasanaparva Chapter 149 verse 36, this is another name for Vishnu too.

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Aniketa

According to Mahabharata Sabhaparva Chapter 10 verse 18, one of Kuber’s attendants. As per Agnipurana Chapter 277, a king of Anga.

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Analamba

A holy place. According to Mahabharata Anushasanaparva Chapter 25 verse 32, bathing in this theertha has the same effect as conducting a Purushamedha yaga.

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Anadhrishti (2)

The Mahabharata Sabhaparva Chapter 14 verse 58 mentions seven warrior Yadavas, one of whom is Anadhrishti. According to Mahabharata Virataparva Chapter 73 verse 22, he was also present at Abhimanyu’s wedding in Upaplavya. As per Mahabharata Udyogaparva Chapter 151 verse 67, he was one of the warriors who once surrounded Krishna and Arjuna.

Anadhrishti was the son of the king Vridhakshema, and thus was also known as Vardhakshemi.

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Anadhrishti (1)

A Puruvanshi king.

Antecedents: Vishnu – Brahma- Atri – Chandra – Budha – Pururavas – Ayus – Nahusha – Yayati – Puru – Janamejaya – Prachinvan – Namasyu – Veetabhaya – Shundu – Bahuvidha – Samyati – Rahovadi -Raudrashwa – Anadhrishti.

According to Mahabharata Adiparva Chapter 94 verses 8-12, Anadhrishti was born to Raudrashwa and Mishrakeshi, an apsara. Anadhrishti was also known as Richeyu and Anwagbhanu.

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