Sages & Others
Pouloma
पुलोमा
Wife of Bhrigu
Who was Pouloma?
Pouloma (पुलोमा): Wife of Bhrigu, one of the sages and supporting figures in the Mahabharata. The devoted wife of the sage Bhrigu, carried off by the rakshasa Puloman and rescued when her unborn son Chyavana blazed forth, reducing the demon to ash.
Quick Facts
| Sanskrit name | पुलोमा |
|---|---|
| Title / Epithet | Wife of Bhrigu |
| Faction | Sages & Others |
| Key traits | devoted, steadfast, mother of sages |
| Featured in | 1 story |
About Pouloma
The devoted wife of the sage Bhrigu, carried off by the rakshasa Puloman and rescued when her unborn son Chyavana blazed forth, reducing the demon to ash.
In Their Words
Truth guarded me when no one else could.
Pouloma
Traits
- devoted
- steadfast
- mother of sages
Story Appearances
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Drawn from the story Pouloma appears in.
Related Characters
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