The wife of Vasistha, honoured as the model of a devoted wife.
Accounts of this vary across texts and traditions. This entry primarily follows Puranic tradition, with other tellings (Valmiki Ramayana) noted where relevant.
Arundhati is the wife of the sage Vasistha. In Indian tradition she is honoured as the ideal of a faithful and virtuous wife.
In the night sky, the small star Alcor is traditionally identified as Arundhati, and the star Mizar as Vasistha. It is a custom at Hindu weddings to point out this pair to the bride.
This entry is independently written for myVamsam using the sources listed above. Where traditions differ, this entry identifies the relevant tradition rather than presenting one account as universally established fact.