For questions about Saptarshi i.e seven Rishis, Gautam, Bhardwaj, Atri, Vashishta, Agatsya, Jamdagni and Vishwamitra (Kashyapa and Brigu in some varients) mentioned many times in scriptures. Also about seven well known stars Vasistha, Marichi, Pulastya, Pulaha, Atri, Angiras and Kratu.
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Is the Big Dipper or Ursa Major constellation connected with the Saptarshis?
Is the Big Dipper or Ursa Major constellation connected with the Saptarshis?
I remember a childhood story to that effect.
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Is this a list of saptarshis?
I understand there are many lists of Saptarshis. Do the seven below constitute one such list?
Vasishtha, Vamadeva, Vishwamitra, Bharadwaja, Jamadagni, Gautama and Atri.
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