Asikni (goddess)

Asikni
Other namesPanchajani, Virani, Virini
Devanagariअसिक्नी
GenderFemale
Genealogy
ParentsVirana or Panchajana (father)
ConsortDaksha
Children

In Hindu mythology, Asikni (Sanskrit: असिक्नी, romanizedAsiknī, lit.'the dark one' or 'night'), also known as Panchajani and Virani, is a consort of Daksha in the Puranic pantheon. Most scriptures mention her as the mother of 6000 sons and 60 daughters.