Marichi: FAQ & Sources

मरीचि

Sage.

Marichi is a mind-born son of Brahma and the father of Kashyapa. He should not be confused with Maricha, the rakshasa who became the golden deer.

Updated 30 Oct 2026

RoleSage

Appears inRamayana

GroupRishis and sages

KingdomDevaloka

Frequently asked questions

Who was Marichi?

A mind-born son of Brahma and father of Kashyapa.

Is Marichi the same as Maricha?

No. Maricha was the rakshasa who took the form of the golden deer.

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