Brihaspati
Vedic sage, alternatively the Indic name of planet Jupiter, also a Hindu deity
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Brihaspati
Summary
Brihaspati is a Hindu deity[1]. He worked as a philosopher[2] and astrologer[3]. He draws 1,970 Wikipedia views per month (hindu_deity category, ranking #30 of 88).[4]
Key Facts
- Brihaspati's father was Angiras[5].
- A child of Brihaspati was Kacha[6].
- Brihaspati worked as a philosopher[2].
- Brihaspati's professions included astrologer[3].
- Brihaspati is recorded as male[7].
- Brihaspati's instance of is recorded as Hindu deity[8].
- Brihaspati's instance of is recorded as human[9].
- Brihaspati is part of Navagraha[10].
- Brihaspati's Commons category is recorded as Brihaspati[11].
- Brihaspati's said to be the same as is recorded as Jupiter[12].
- Brihaspati's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[13].
- Brihaspati's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[14].
- Brihaspati's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'sa', 'text': 'बृहस्पति'}[15].
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Origins and Family
Brihaspati's father was Angiras[5].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include philosopher[2] and astrologer[3].
Personal Life
A child of Brihaspati was Kacha[6].
Why It Matters
Brihaspati draws 1,970 Wikipedia views per month (hindu_deity category, ranking #30 of 88).[4] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[16] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[17]
FAQs
Who were Brihaspati's parents?
Brihaspati's father was Angiras[5].