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Kanva (Sanskrit: कण्व
káṇva) is a renowned
rishi, author of
several hymns of the
Rigveda, called a
son of Ghora and one
of the Angirasas.
The Kanvas are the
descendants of
Vasudeva Kanva.
Kanva is also the
name of a founder of
a Vedic shakha, of
several princes and
founders of
dynasties and
several authors. The
Kanvas are also a
class
of evil spirits,
against whom hymn
2.25 of the
Atharvaveda is used
as a charm. |
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