Significance of Utpalavati
Utpalavati has two noteworthy references in ancient texts. In the Purana, Utpalavati is identified as the former queen of King Svarashtra, who, due to a curse, was reborn as a doe but retained the ability to speak as a human. In contrast, Kavyashastra describes Utpalavati as a river located in the Tinnevelly district of southern India. These diverse interpretations highlight the significance of the name Utpalavati in both mythological and geographical contexts.
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Hindu concept of 'Utpalavati'
Utpalavati in Hinduism represents a river in southern India and is also the former queen of King Svarashtra, cursed to be reborn as a doe, yet preserving her ability to speak human language.
From: Markandeya Purana
(1) The former queen of King Svarashtra who, after being cursed, was reborn as a doe while retaining her capacity for human speech.[1]