Ūrdhvavāhu (Urdhvavahu) is one of the sons born of the womb of Ūrjjā (urjja), sired by Sage Vaśiṣṭha (Vasistha). In Raivata Manvantara, when Vibhu became Indra, Ūrdhvavāhu was one of the Saptarṣi (Saptarshi; the legendary seven sages hailed in ancient mythology).

Ūru(Uru) is one of the sons sired by Cākṣuṣa(Chakshusha) Manu, and born of the womb of Naḍvalā (Nadvala), daughter of Vairāja(Vairaja)  Prajāpati (Prajapati; Ruler of the people) Araṇya (Aranya). According to Viṣṇupurāṇa (Vishnupurana), Ūru is mentioned as one of the Saptarṣi (Saptarshi; the seven legendary sages) in Cākṣuṣa (Chakshusha) Manvantara.

Urvaśī is one of the Apsarā(s) or celestial beauties. But she is not just ̍one of them̍. She has a special position among the other Apsarā(s) such as Menakā, Rambhā, Ghṛtācī, Viśvācī and so on. She has always been recognised as the greatest of all. In all the legends related to Urvaśī, her behaviour and […]

Uttamapura is a site of pilgrimage in Jamvudvīpa (Jamvudwipa). It is located towards the south of Haṁsaśaila (Hansasaila). Noble and great sages reside here. However, its modern location is not known.