Durvasa

Rishi Durvasa
A painting depicting Durvasa cursing Shakuntala
Personal life
Spouse	Kandali
Parents	Atri (father) Anasuya (mother) Dattareya (brother) Chandra (brother)
Religious life
Religion	Hinduism

In Hindu scriptures, Durvasa (Sanskrit: दुर्वासा, IAST: Durvāsā lit."difficult to live with"), also known as Durvasas (Sanskrit: दुर्वासस्), is a legendary rishi (sage). He is the son of Anasuya and Atri. According to some Puranas, Durvasa is a partial avatar of Shiva, known for his irrascibility and short tempered behaviour. Wherever he goes, he is received with great reverence by humans and devas alike.