Mrikanda
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Mrikanda () is a sage in Hindu mythology. He is the husband of Manasvini and the father of Markandeya.
== Legend == In the Vishnu Purana, Mrikanda is described as the son of Vidhatri, a son of Bhrigu and Khyati, and Niyati, one of the two daughters of Meru. Mrikanda becomes the father of the sage Markandeya. The Markandeya Purana names Manasvini as Mrikanda's wife.