RISHI MAREECHI and KALA.

MAREECHI RISHI is the Eldest of NAVA BRAHMAS. MAREECHI means First Ray of Light, no wonder BRAHMA named the Eldest of Nava Brahmas as MAREECHI. All Nine Nava Brahmas agreed as BRAHMA wished to get
married and raise a family as per Four-fold Purushaarttha- ARTTHA , KAAMA , DHARMA and MOKSHA. BRAHMA was happy and arranged suitable Brides to all Nine. The Brides are Nine Daughters of KARDAMA PRAJAAPATHI
and DEVAHOOTHI. , the eldest daughter being KALA . MAREECHI and KALA are duly married according to Vedic Rites. and They were Blessed with a Son KASHYAPA Sun's Rays are called MAREECHIKAS . MAREECHI and KALA led a simple ascetic and unassuming life.