Kardama

Kardama (Sanskrit: कर्दम, romanized: Kardama) is a character featured in Hindu literature. A son of the creator god Brahma, Kardama is described to be a prajapati, one of the progenitors of creation. After propitiating Vishnu and seeking his counsel for a suitable wife, he marries Devahuti, one of the daughters of the first man, Manu. He becomes the father of nine daughters by her, as well as one son, the sage Kapila.

Kardama
AffiliationPrajapati
TextsPuranas
Personal information
Parents
SpouseDevahuti
ChildrenKapila (son)
Anasuya, Arundhati, Gati, Havirbhu, Kalā, Khyati, Kriya, Shanti, Shraddha (daughters)
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