Sage Durvasa was known for his quick temper. He once cursed Indra, the king of gods, which led to a decline in Indra's power.
Sage Bhrigu cursed Lord Vishnu after an incident involving Vishnu's foot and the goddess Lakshmi. This curse led to Vishnu incarnating as Lord Rama and experiencing separation from Sita.
Curse of Bhrigu
Ahalya was cursed by her husband, Gautama Rishi, to turn into a stone for her infidelity. She was later liberated by Lord Rama.
Curse of Ahalya
Curse of Parashurama
Parashurama, an avatar of Lord Vishnu, cursed his mother Renuka for lying to his father, Sage Jamadagni, which resulted in her being separated from her husband.
Curse of Shiva
Lord Shiva cursed the asura Ravana, leading to his eventual downfall in the Ramayana.
Curse of Kunti
Kunti, the mother of the Pandavas, had received a boon from Sage Durvasa. She accidentally used the boon to invoke various deities and mothered three children. She was cursed to live a life of secrecy and shame.
Curse of Shabala
Shabala cursed Lord Krishna that he would experience the death of all his sons, which eventually happened.
Curse of Nalakubara and Manigriva
These two brothers were cursed by Sage Narada to become twin arjuna trees in Vrindavan. They were later liberated by Lord Krishna.
Curse of Daksha
Daksha, the father of Sati, cursed Lord Shiva after his daughter's death, which led to many tragic events, including the destruction of Daksha's yagna.
Curse of Mandodari
Mandodari, the wife of Ravana, cursed Lord Rama to be separated from his wife Sita in a future life. This curse is believed to be one of the reasons behind Lord Rama's separation from Sita in the Ramayana.