Raivata

Raivata is a name of Sanskrit origin that appears in Hindu literary and religious contexts. It is most notably associated with Raivata Manu, one of the Manus, the legendary progenitors who preside over the successive cycles of creation known as manvantaras in Hindu cosmology. The Manus are described in various Puranic and epic traditions as ancient lawgivers and rulers governing specific cosmic ages.

In mythological accounts, Raivata Manu is listed among the later or earlier Manus depending on the tradition, with the exact sequence and details differing between sources. As with other Manus, Raivata’s role is primarily symbolic and cosmological, emblematic of governance, order, and the passage of cosmic time rather than the subject of a single continuous narrative.

Beyond its mythological use, the name Raivata is also employed as a masculine given name in some Indian languages and among diaspora communities. In these contexts, it may be chosen for its cultural resonance with Hindu myth and Sanskrit phonetics rather than for a specific story attached to the figure.

Because Raivata can refer to mythological, literary, or personal-name usages, its interpretation depends on context. The term is best understood as representing a traditional rather than a single, unified narrative, with variations across different texts and communities.