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

Key facts about Pouloma
Sanskrit nameपुलोमा
Title / EpithetWife of Bhrigu
FactionSages & Others
Key traitsdevoted, steadfast, mother of sages
Featured in1 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

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