Himavat
Himavat (Sanskrit: हिमवत्, lit. frosty) is the personification of the Himalayan mountains in Hinduism. He is the guardian deity of the Himalayas, and finds mention in the epic Mahabharata and other Hindu scriptures.
| Himavat | |
|---|---|
Personification of the Himalayas | |
The Himalayas mountains | |
| Devanagari | हिमवत् |
| Abode | Himalayas |
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| Parents | |
| Siblings | Jambavan, Narada |
| Consort | Menā |
| Children | Ganga Parvati Mainaka Krauñja |
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