The Eleventh Celestial Living Statue of Vikramaditya's Throne• Granth: Singhasan Battisi
Kirtimati
कीर्तिमती
The eleventh of the thirty-two celestial Apsaras bound to Vikramaditya's throne, who comes alive to recount the tale of the Emperor's supreme gratitude and humility, placing his own neck on the sacrificial altar to restore a loyal watchman's entire sacrificed family.
Known Epithets & Aliases
The Eleventh Living StatueEkadasha Putli
Significance & Lore
Kirtimati is the eleventh of the thirty-two celestial Apsara statues guarding the throne of Emperor Vikramaditya. She challenges King Bhoja with the epic tale of warrior Viravara and Vikramaditya's willingness to sacrifice his own life for a loyal servant.
Key Attributes & Weapons
- ✦Luminous Flame-Gold & Diamond Speech
- ✦Mistress of the Perpetual Flame Lamp
- ✦Guardian of Sovereign Gratitude & Self-Sacrifice
Related Characters
Canonical Reference
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