Ekashringa
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According to Hindu mythology and scriptures, Ekashringa (that is, unicorn), also known as Rishyashringa (that is, the one who is deer-horned) was an ancient rishi. He was believed to have been born of a doe and from the slight protrusion of his forehead. The tradition states that he was endowed with magical and miraculous powers. The legend states that once when the ancient kingdom of Anga was plagued with a severe drought, Ekashringa was invited by Lompada, the-then ruling king of Anga to use the magical power to bring rains. The rishi used his powers and the kingdom received bountiful of rains.
According to the epic the Ramayana, Ekashringa was the chief priest when the king Dasaratha performed a yagya to beget progeny, and as the consequence of the said yagya were born Rama, Bharata, and the twins Lakshmana and Shatrughna.
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- Dictionary of Hindu Lore and Legend (ISBN 0-500-51088-1) by Anna Dallapiccola
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