Rishyasringa is the young sage who ends a drought in Anga and then leads King Dasharatha's sacrifices for sons, from which Rama and his brothers are born. He marries the princess Shanta.
Frequently asked questions
Who performed Dasharatha's sacrifice for sons?
The sage Rishyasringa.
Whom did Rishyasringa marry?
Shanta, daughter of King Romapada of Anga.
Sources
- Valmiki Ramayana, Bala Kanda (sargas 1.9, 1.10, 1.11, 1.12, 1.14, 1.15)
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