Apala, according to Indian mythology, was a daughter of sage Atri.
She was deserted by her husband on account of her being suffering from leprosy, which was considered a taboo disease at that time.
She then came back to her father. She underwent severe penance and performed religious rites.
Eventually, she was cured of the disease by Indra.
She was deserted by her husband on account of her being suffering from leprosy, which was considered a taboo disease at that time.
She then came back to her father. She underwent severe penance and performed religious rites.
Eventually, she was cured of the disease by Indra.