Ascetic Matanga

मातङ्ग (साधक एवं पाताल नरेश)

A determined Brahmin mystic carrying an ancient copper-plate inscription. With the heroic assistance of Prince Rajavahana, he enters the subterranean realm of Patala, completes a sacred sacrificial ritual, and wins the wish-granting Chintamani gem.

Known Epithets & Aliases

Matanga the SeekerKing of the Underworld Citadel

Significance & Lore

Matanga's discovery of the subterranean portal to Patala serves as the catalyst for Prince Rajavahana's first mystical quest and the separation of the ten princes.

Appearing In Comic Chapters (1)

Dashakumaracharita — The Tales of 10 Princes• Ch. 1

The Netherworld Quest & The Great Forest Dispersion

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Key Attributes & Weapons

✦Master of Ancient Inscriptions
✦Tantric Austerity
✦Gratitude & Generosity

Related Characters

Prince Rajavahana

Crown Prince of Magadha, Leader of the Ten Princes & Master of Statecraft

Canonical Reference

Detailed ontological and textual analysis available on BharatKosha.

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