Nava Rishis

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Worshiped by Nava Rishis

1. Agasthya,
2. Vamadeva,
3. Kasyapa,
4. Athri,
5. Baradhwaja,
6. Gowthama ,
7. Viswamithra ,
8. Jamadhhagni,
9. Vasishta