An elephant born in the dynasty of Supratika as per Mahabharata Udyogaparva Chapter 99 verse 15.
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Kumuda (2)
A prominent vanara who served Sugriva as per Mahabharata Vanaparva Chapter 289 verse 4.
Kumuda (1)
A famous snake as per Mahabharata Adiparva Chapter 35 verse 15.
Kumaripuja
A special ceremony carried out during navaratripuja. A two year old girl is worshiped during this. It is supposed to be carried out with great pomp and celebrations. The age is not a strict creiterion. Two year old girls are called Kumaris, 3 are called Trimurtis, 4 Kalyani, 5 Rohini, 6 Kali, 7 Chandika, 8 Shambhavi, 9 Durga and 10 Subhadra. The exact specifications are in Devibhagavata Tritiyaskanda.
Kumari (5)
A river in Shakadweepa mentioned in Mahabharata Bhishmaparva Chapter 11 verse 32.
Kumari (4)
A river mentioned in Mahabharata Bhishmaparva Chapter 9 verse 36.
Kumari (2)
As per Mahabharata Vanaparva Chapter 23 verse 31, a few maidens emerged from Skanda’s body and these kumaris were known to eat children.
Kumari (3)
Wife of the snake Dhananjaya as per Mahabharata Udyogaparva Chapter 117 verse 17.
Kumari (1)
A Kekaya princess married to the Puruvanshi king Bhimasena. Their son was Pratishruva as per Mahabharata Adiparva Chapter 95 verse 43.
Kumaravarsha
A place near the Raivatha mountains as per Mahabharata Bhishmaparva Chapter 11 verse 26.