DevarshiniHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Devi Devarshini is an ancient name given to the sacred river Godavari in Hindu mythology. According to legend, Godavari was blessed by Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati to become a river after their marriage. Devarshini refers to the celestial or heavenly origin of the river and is one of its twelve names.

6th Century BC to Present

Another reference to the name Devarshini can be found in the ancient Indian literature of the Mahabharata. In the epic, the river is described as a 'Devarshini' or a 'goddess of the gods', due to its divine and sacred nature. It is also believed that taking a dip in the Devarshini river can cleanse one's sins and grant them moksha, or liberation from the cycle of birth and death.

3rd Century BC to 3rd Century AD