[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879) › c5.553 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.553 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.553 - **Language:** English ### [c5.553](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.553) EKĀSHTAKĀ. A deity mentioned in the Atharva-veda as having practised austere devotion, and being the daughter of Prajāpati and mother of Indra and Soma. - [Previous: c5.552](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.552) - [Next: c5.554](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.554) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) ## Cites (1) - [Atharvavedasaṃhitā](https://indike.org/pramana/in.veda.samhita.atharva) — Atharvan & Aṅgiras, Sanskrit --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.553](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.553) · Pramāṇa