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Mandavya
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Mandavya (), also called Aṇi Māṇḍavya, is a sage in Hinduism. He is best known for a legend where he is wrongfully punished by a king by impalement.

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Key facts

Deity.type
Hindu
Deity.name
Mandavya
Deity.affiliation
Rishi
Deity.texts
Mahabharata, Puranas

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Instance of
human
Gender
male

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Contents
  • Legend
  • Impalement
  • Cursing Dharma
  • References

Mandavya (), also called Aṇi Māṇḍavya, is a sage in Hinduism. He is best known for a legend where he is wrongfully punished by a king by impalement.

== Legend ==

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