Kaṇwa Kaṇwa Ghaura : ancient Rishi repeatedly referred to in the Rig-Veda & later scriptures, he is sometimes counted as one of the Sapta-Rishis. His sons & descendants, the Kaṇwas, are also mentioned, especially in the 8th mandala of the Rig-Veda. A descendant of the Maharshi is known both as just Kaṇwa or accompanied by a patronymic, e.g. Kaṇwa Medhātithi (q.v.). One of his descendants brought up Shakuntalā (q.v.) as his daughter.
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