Ṛṣā (Risha) is one of the daughters born of the womb of Krodhavaśā (Krodhavasa), and sired by Kaśyapa (Kasyapa) Prajāpati (Prajapati; Ruler of the people) . She was the wife of Pulaha Prajāpati. She gave birth to five daughters, fathered by Pulaha. These daughters gave birth to several types of nautical animals.