A holy spot. Bathing in this place for 3 days and fasting has the same effect as  Mahabharata Vanaparva Chapter 84 verse 41.

One of Yama’s wives. The others were Vasu, Yami, Lamba, Bhanu, Marutwati, Sankalpa, Muhurta, Sadhya, Vishwa, as per Vishnupurana Ansh 1 Chapter 15.

Wife of Vasishta. Arundhati was born to the prajapati Kardama and his wife Devahuti.

Arundhati’s devotion to her husband was unmatched, according to Mahabharata Aranyaparva Chapter 225 verse 15. But once Arundhati became suspicious of Vasishta. As per Mahabharata Adiparva Chapter 232 verses 27-29, since her doubts were unfounded, it caused her beauty was tarnished.

Arundhati was part of Brahma’s court as per Mahabharata Sabhaparva Chapter 11 verse 41. Even the saptarishis respected her, as per Mahabharata Vanaparva Chapter 226 verse 8.

Once, when the saptarishis were meditating in the Himalayas, the land suffered a drought for twelve consecutive years. They struggled to get fruits for their sustenance. At this time, Arundhati started praying to Shiva. Shiva appeared in the form of a brahmin. Since there was no food available, due to the drought, she gave him some ber fruit. That ended the drought. Shiva showed everyone his true form and blessed Arundhati. From then on, it became a holy place, as per Mahabharata Shalyaparva Chapter 48 verses 38 -54.

Arundhati once told Vrishadarbhi the ill effects of receiving gifts as per Mahabharata Anushasanaparva Chapter 10 verse 45. She also spoke about the secrets of dharma as per Mahabharata Anushasanaparva Chapter 130 verses 3-11. All the devas once praised Arundhati and Brahma blessed her, according to Mahabharata Anushasanaparva Chapter 130 verses 12-13.

Arundhati and Vasishta meditated on the banks of the Saraswati and attained a samadhi state as per Vanaparva Chapter 130 verse 17.

A river flowing in Plaksha, one of the 7 important ancient islands. Parvati, her maids and many yaksha and gandharva women use this river, and because of this, there is a perfume scent for 10 yojanas around it, as per Devibhagavata Ashtamaskanda.

Aruna, (1) when he transformed into a woman when he visited devaloka.

The point at which Aruna joins Saraswati, as per Mahabharata Shalyaparva Chapter 43 verses 30-43.

A tributary of Saraswati, as per Mahabharata Vanaparva Chapter 83 verse 15.

An apsara who was born to Kashyapa and his wife Pradha, as per Mahabharata Adiparva Chapter 65 verses 50-51.

A son of Narakasura, who fought with Krishna along with his 6 brothers, after Narakasura’s death, and was killed in that battle.

A demon belonging to Viprachitti’s dynasty. He meditated for a thousand years, chanting the Gayatri mantra to please Brahma, and asked for a boon which would prevent him from being killed in battle. Once he got the boon, he became arrogant, left patala, and challenged Indra. There wa sa divine proclamation that Aruan could not be killed so long as he chanted the gayatri mantra regularly. The devas sent Brihaspati to get Aruna to stop chanting the mantra. When Aruna saw Brihaspati, he asked him why Brihaspati was meeting him, since he was on the opposite side. Brihaspati told him that they were not different, since they both prayed to Gayatri. On hearing that, Aruna decided to abandon the mantra. Gayatri devi was not pleased and sent a swarm of bees towards Aruna and his army. Thus they were killed without a battle, as per Devibhagavata.