The mother of Shukra, guru of the asuras. The scriptures are undecided on whether Shukra was the son of Bhrigu or Kavi. Bhrigu’s wife was Puloma, but Shukra is known as the son of Kavya. There is no mention of Kavi’s wife. Kavi was the son of Bhrigu. So either Shukra was born to Bhrigu of another wife, or he was the son of Kavi.

Once the asuras lost a battle with the devas. They came to Shukra for help, but he couldn’t help them, because the devas were supported by Vishnu. He asked them to hold on for a while, and went to Shiva for a special mantra. He meditated, hanging upside down, in Kailash, for a thousand years to please Shiva. During that time, the devas once again attacked the asuras. They approached Kavyamata for help. She looked at the devas and put them into a deep sleep. Vishnu rescued Indra by merging him with his own self. Kavyamata then made Vishnu and Indra immobile, but Vishnu managed to invoke the sudarshana chakra, and cut away Kavyamata’s neck. But Bhrigu arrived there and revived Kavyamata. She was furious and cursed that Vishnu would have to incarnate as a human many times, as per Devibhagavata Chaturthaskanda.

Son of Kavi, a prajapati as per Mahabharata Anushasanaparva Chapter 85. Another name for Shukra.

A river in southern India. Holy places like Kumbhakona, Sriranga are on the banks of this river. This goddess lives in Varuna’s court as per Mahabharata Sabhaparav Chapter 9 verse 20.

Once Agastya prayed to Shiva in Kailash. Asfter many years, Shiva appeared and asked him what boon he desired. During that time, Kaveri was also praying to Shiva nearby. Agastya said that he wanted to establish holy places on earth and required water sources for that. Shiva filled Agastya’s kamandalu with Kaveri. On his way back, Agastya cursed Krauncha and pushed Vindhya downwards. (see Agastya)

He suffered many hardships and finally reached the south. He meditated with the kamandalu in front of him. At that time, Ganesha appeared there as a crow, on Indra’s request and sat at the edge of the kamandalu. The vessel fell and the water became a river. As per Skandapurana Asurakanda, this was Kaveri.

Another name for Kali as per Agnipurana Chapter 278.

Skanda’s attendant as per Mahabharata Shalyaparva Chapter 46.

A set of asuras born to Kashyapa and Kalika. It is believed that it is another name for Kalakeyas.

Another name for Shrutayus. He was present at Yudhishtira’s court as per Mahabharata Sabhaparva Chapter 4.

See Bhadrashala

A sage in Yudhishtira’s court as per Mahabharata Sabhaparva Chapter 4.

Daksha’s daughter. See Kalika.