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Asura in Hindu mythology
Āḍi (Sanskrit: आडि) is an Asura in Hindu mythology who appears in the Matsya Purāṇa. He was the son of the demon Andhaka, who was killed by the god Shiva
Adi_(asura)
Mythical beings in Indian religions
Asura (Sanskrit: असुर) are a class of beings in Indian religions. They are described as power-seeking beings related to the more benevolent Deva (also
Asura
Topics referred to by the same term
horizon Adi (mythology), an Asura in Hindu faith who appears in the Matsya Purāṇa Adi (name), a given name in Hebrew and a nickname in other languages Adi Shankara
Adi
Bovine asura slain by the goddess Durga
(Sanskrit: महिषासुर, IAST: Mahiṣāsura), (Kannada: ಮಹಿಷಾಸುರ) is a bovine asura in Hinduism. He is depicted in Hindu literature as a deceitful demon who
Mahishasura
List of a class of evil beings in Hinduism
sometimes categorised as synonymous with asuras ॐ - mentioned in Hindu scriptures ☸ - mentioned in Buddhist scriptures Āḍi ॐ Aghāsura ॐ Ahirāvaṇa - Described
List_of_Asuras
Male celestial being in Hinduism
to as Deva-Asuras. In post-Vedic Hindu texts, such as the Puranas and the Itihasas of Hinduism, the Devas represent the good, and the Asuras the bad. In
Deva_(Hinduism)
Form of Hindu goddess Adi Parashakti
शिवदूति, romanized: Śivadūti) is a manifestation of the Hindu mother goddess Adi Parashakti. In the Kalika Purana, Shivaduti is described as having a dark
Shivaduti
Demon in Hinduism
(Sanskrit: अन्धक, IAST: Andhaka; lit. "He who darkens") refers to a malevolent asura, whose pride is vanquished by Shiva and Parvati. His story finds mention
Andhaka
Divine spear in Hindu mythology
known as Murugan), as an embodiment of her shakti, in order to vanquish the asura Surapadman. According to the Skanda Purana, in the war between Kartikeya
Vel
Hindu hymn in praise of Durga
principal aspect of the supreme goddess Mahadevi, and her act of slaying the asura Mahishasura. Mahiṣāsuramardinī is an epithet of Durga, literally meaning
Mahishasura_Mardini_Stotra
Hindu goddess
Udupi district of Kundapura that isTulunadu ,coastal Karnataka. Once, an asura named Kaumasura attempted to appease the deity Shiva through penance to
Mookambika
Apsara in Hindu mythology
In the Adi Parva (Book 1) of the epic Mahabharata, the divine sage Narada tells the Pandava brothers the story of the destruction of asura brothers
Tilottama
First or Primordial Buddha
The Ādi-Buddha (Tibetan: དང་པོའི་སངས་རྒྱས།, Wylie: dang po'i sangs rgyas, THL: Dangpö Sanggyé, Ch: 本佛, Jp: honbutsu, First Buddha, Original Buddha, or
Adi-Buddha
the Kambojas. He finds mention in the Adi Parva section of the epic Mahabharata, where he is stated to be an Asura ruler. Chekitana was the son of Kekaya
List of characters in the Mahabharata
List_of_characters_in_the_Mahabharata
Village near Kundapra, India
an asura, performed Bhairavi Yaga and pleased the divine mother and took a boon that he shouldn't be killed by any male being or entity. The asura having
Maranakatte
Asura featured in Hindu texts
measure the three worlds, Viprachitti along with the other asuras surrounded him. The Mahabharata's Adi Parva states that Viprachitti was reborn as the demon
Viprachitti
Hindu god of the planet Venus
the devas (gods) and the asuras (antigods) in earlier texts, before becoming established solely as the purohita of the asuras in later texts. He becomes
Shukra
Race in Hindu mythology
disrupting Vedic sacrifices or eating humans. The term is also used to describe asuras,[citation needed] a class of power-seeking beings that oppose the benevolent
Rakshasa
Daughters of Daksha in Hindu mythology
Daksha become the mothers of all living beings, including the devas, the asuras, and humans. The Adiparva and Harivamsa state that Daksha had 60 daughters
List_of_Daksha's_daughters
List of beings in the Mahabharata and their avataras
Parva (1.7.a) of the Adi Parva in the Mahabharata (Critical Edition). provides a detailed account of the incarnations of Danavas, Asuras, gods, and other
List of avatars in the Mahabharata
List_of_avatars_in_the_Mahabharata
Gods and goddesses in Hinduism
supernatural beings are called Asuras. By the late Vedic period (c. 500 BCE), benevolent supernatural beings are referred to as Deva-Asuras. In post-Vedic texts
Hindu_deities
Nectar of immortality in Hinduism and used as a metaphor in Buddhism
immortality it confers becomes the object of conflict between the devas and the asuras. The meaning and use of amrita vary among the Indian religions. In Sikhism
Amrita
1964 collection of short stories by R. K. Narayan
Manmata, the god of love Ravana Story of the asura king Ravana, Rama's nemesis in the Ramayana. Valmiki Story of Adi Kavi Valmiki, the author of the Ramayana
Gods,_Demons_and_Others
Asura (demon) in Hindu mythology
Namuchi), also written as Namuci and known as Namuki in Vedic texts, is an Asura (demon) in Hindu mythology. He was mentioned in the Rigveda and later in
Namuchi
Asura in Hindu mythology
(Sanskrit: हिरण्यकशिपु, IAST: Hiraṇyakaśipu), was a daitya king of the asuras in the Puranas. In Hinduism, Hiranyakashipu's younger brother, Hiranyaksha
Hiranyakashipu
Mahabharata character
described to be the daughter of Shukra, the acharya (preceptor) of the asuras. She marries King Yayati, and gives birth to two sons — Yadu and Turvasu
Devayani
2017 Indian TV series or programme
episodes. This story shows about the life of Lord Murugan and about the Asura Surapadma. And this story will end with Sura Samhaaram. Surapadman and his
Tamil_Kadavul_Murugan
Divine ocean in Hindu mythology
continent known as Krauncha. According to Hindu scriptures, the devas and asuras worked together for a millennium to churn this ocean in order to acquire
Kshira_Sagara
Hindu goddess of enchantment, the only female avatar of Vishnu
immortality) to the weakened devas (gods) and depriving it to the dominant asuras (demons), allowing the former to defeat the latter with their newfound immortality
Mohini
Serpent God in Hinduism
incarnation Krishna during the Dvapara Yuga. According to the Mahabharata (Adi Parva), his father was the sage Kashyapa and his mother was Kadru, although
Shesha
Conflicts of the Hindu Mythos
Purana, Kolahala was a famous asura. In the battle between the devas and the asuras carried on by Subrahmanya, this asura confronted Malyavan and was killed
Hindu_mythological_wars
Celestial missile affiliated to Shiva
performance of a penance. On learning about Arjuna's penance, Duryodhana sent the asura Mukasura to kill Arjuna. Mukasura took the form of a wild boar to interrupt
Pashupatastra
Sage in the Mahabharata
and found huge body Asura lying beneath it. Surrounded by all, the Danava was assaulted with sharp weapons. And enraged, the Asura baffled all of their
Uttanka
Indian television actor
He played the role of Lord Vishnu's guard Jaya, and two of Jaya's three asura incarnations, Hiranyakashipu and Ravan in the 2000-2002 Hindi television
Nimai_Bali
Sacred forest in Hindu literature
pool where in the twinkling of an eye sage Gauramukha destroyed an army of Asuras." Naimiṣīyā figure for the first time in the Brāhmaṇas and the Upaniṣadic
Naimiṣāraṇya_(forest)
Hindu mother goddess
which are stolen from her by the asura named Naraka. Krishna returns the earrings to her after slaying the asura with his consort, Satyabhama. A well
Aditi
Hindu god of victory and war
Agni, and eventually born as baby Kartikeya. According to Shiva Purana, asura Tarakasura performed tapas to propitiate the creator god Brahma. Brahma
Kartikeya
Folk story and cautionary tale
force the disguised Shiva into surrendering Parvati. Andhaka's son Adi, also an asura, takes the form of Parvati to seduce and kill Shiva with a toothed
Vagina_dentata
Hindu deity representing ascending lunar node
conflicted and succeeded in freeing Surya. Following his ascent to power, the asura Jalandhara was advised by the great sage Narada to seek out a consort. Narada
Rahu
Ancient forest mentioned in Mahabharata
injuring him. But Arjuna and Krishna defeated all Devas, gandharvas, and asuras in that fierce battle, and burnt the entire forest. All but seven living
Khandava_Forest
Princess in Hindu texts
whom she later becomes a servant. Her story is told by Vaisampayana in the Adi Parva of the Mahabharata. Sharmishtha is the daughter of Vrishaparvan, the
Sharmishtha
Hindu temple in Tirupati
Venkateswara shrine. As per local Hindu legend, after saving the earth from the asura Hiranyaksha, Vishnu's boar avatar Varaha stayed on this hill on the northern
Varahaswamy_Temple
Carnatic composition in praise of Rama
It is set in the raga (melody) kathanakuthuhalam and is written in the Adi tala (meter). It has been rendered by several musicians, including: Chembai
Raghuvamsha_Sudha
Spiritual liberation in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism
in many other schools of Hinduism, albeit with differences. For example, Adi Shankara in his book on moksha suggests: अर्थस्य निश्चयो दृष्टो विचारेण हितोक्तितः
Moksha
Buddhist views on the belief in a creator deity, or any eternal divine personal being
variously termed the Eternal Buddha, Supreme Buddha, Original Buddha, or Adi-Buddha (primordial Buddha or first Buddha). Mahayana Buddhist interpretations
Creator_in_Buddhism
Column in Indian architecture
Narasimha, an avatara of Vishnu, the deity appears from a stambha to slay the asura Hiranyakashipu. The stambha has been interpreted to represent the axis mundi
Stambha
Hindu deity associated with water
sky and embodying divine authority. He is also mentioned as the king of asuras, who gained the status of a deva, serving as the chief of the Adityas, a
Varuna
Afterlife in Greek mythology
world Human world Asura Heaven Yāma Form Realm Brahmā worlds Formless Realm Nirvana Pure Land Sukhavati Hinduism 14 planetary systems Ādi Śeṣa Svarga Naraka
Elysium
Incarnation of a god on Earth in Hinduism
three worlds from the tyranny of an asura named Hiranyakashipu. Vamana: The dwarf avatar. He vanquishes the asura king Mahabali to the netherworld after
Avatar
Sanskrit term for eclipse
Puranic legend of the Samudra Manthana, ("churning of the ocean"). When the asura named Rahu attempted to pose as a deva to receive amṛtam, the nectar of
Grahana
Highest heaven in ancient cosmologies
world Human world Asura Heaven Yāma Form Realm Brahmā worlds Formless Realm Nirvana Pure Land Sukhavati Hinduism 14 planetary systems Ādi Śeṣa Svarga Naraka
Empyrean
Divine feminine energy in Hinduism
between the Asuras and the Devas. In this milieu, goddesses Durga-Kali are engaged in constant confrontation with the asura of the asuras, Mahishasura
Shakti
Divisions of heaven in esoteric cosmology
world Human world Asura Heaven Yāma Form Realm Brahmā worlds Formless Realm Nirvana Pure Land Sukhavati Hinduism 14 planetary systems Ādi Śeṣa Svarga Naraka
Seven_heavens
Eldest Pandava in the epic Mahabharata
Krishna burned the Khandava Forest to expand Indraprastha, sparing the Asura architect Maya. At Krishna’s suggestion, Maya constructed a magnificent
Yudhishthira
Village in Karnataka, India
of Karnataka are the descendants of King Banasura or King Bana, son of Asura King Mahabali. King Brihadbana was the grandson of Mahabali. Last known
Avani,_Kolar
Gandharva in Hindu mythology
Purana, the god Shiva sends Chitraratha as a messenger to the asura Samkhchuda to warn the asura and advise him to abandon his evil deeds. The Brahma Vaivarta
Chitraratha
Entrance to Heaven in Christianity
world Human world Asura Heaven Yāma Form Realm Brahmā worlds Formless Realm Nirvana Pure Land Sukhavati Hinduism 14 planetary systems Ādi Śeṣa Svarga Naraka
Pearly_gates
Vedic deity
They afflict those that disregard them with disease. They are asuras, and (like all asuras) wield their power through secret knowledge (māyā́), which empowers
Mitra_(Hindu_god)
Hindu goddess
member of the group of fifteen yoginis called the nityas, and an aspect of Adi Parashakti. Tvarita is depicted to be dark-complexioned. She has a crown
Tvarita
Location in Norse mythology and paganism
world Human world Asura Heaven Yāma Form Realm Brahmā worlds Formless Realm Nirvana Pure Land Sukhavati Hinduism 14 planetary systems Ādi Śeṣa Svarga Naraka
Hel_(location)
Statue in Karmawibhangga Museum
opinion that this statue is the symbol of the Adi Buddha (or Vairochana as one of some personifications of Adi Buddha) is the interpretation of its imperfect
Unfinished_Buddha
the road leading to Alakkudi. According to legend, there once lived an asura named Thanjasuran in Thanjavur who was an ardent Shiva devotee. Due to the
Egowriamman_Temple,_Vallam
2023 Indian film by Meher Ramesh
Screenplay by Meher Ramesh Dialogues by Mamidala Thirupathi Story by Siva Adi Narayana Based on Vedalam (Tamil) Produced by Anil Sunkara Ramabrahmam Sunkara
Bhola_Shankar
Gandhara King and antagonist in the Indian epic Mahabharata
the same name include a serpent, a rishi, a son of King Ikshvaku, and an asura son of Hiranyaksha who was the father of Vrikasura. Shakuni has been referred
Shakuni
Hindu celestial abode of the gods
contention in their eternal war with their rivals, the asuras. A common theme in these legends is an asura king, such as Hiranyakashipu, usurping the realm
Svarga
Mormon afterlife concept
world Human world Asura Heaven Yāma Form Realm Brahmā worlds Formless Realm Nirvana Pure Land Sukhavati Hinduism 14 planetary systems Ādi Śeṣa Svarga Naraka
Degrees_of_glory
Home of the gods in Nordic mythology
world Human world Asura Heaven Yāma Form Realm Brahmā worlds Formless Realm Nirvana Pure Land Sukhavati Hinduism 14 planetary systems Ādi Śeṣa Svarga Naraka
Asgard
Place of exceptional happiness, delight, and bliss
world Human world Asura Heaven Yāma Form Realm Brahmā worlds Formless Realm Nirvana Pure Land Sukhavati Hinduism 14 planetary systems Ādi Śeṣa Svarga Naraka
Paradise
Unnamed junior wives of Hindu god Krishna
demon (asura) son of Vishnu's boar avatar Varaha and the earth-goddess Bhumi. As the son of Bhumi, he was also called Bhauma or Bhaumasura (asura suffix
Junior_wives_of_Krishna
Epithet of Shiva
the aforementioned asura sought the boon of turning anything he touched to ash after propitiating Shiva. His boon granted, the asura decided to test the
Bholenath
Semi-legendary islands in the Atlantic Ocean
world Human world Asura Heaven Yāma Form Realm Brahmā worlds Formless Realm Nirvana Pure Land Sukhavati Hinduism 14 planetary systems Ādi Śeṣa Svarga Naraka
Fortunate_Isles
1971 film
for Adi Parashakti's forgiveness, who in the form of spouses, were the source of their power. She takes the form of a dancer who makes the asuras kill
Aathi_Parasakthi
1978 novel by Richard Matheson
world Human world Asura Heaven Yāma Form Realm Brahmā worlds Formless Realm Nirvana Pure Land Sukhavati Hinduism 14 planetary systems Ādi Śeṣa Svarga Naraka
What Dreams May Come (Matheson novel)
What_Dreams_May_Come_(Matheson_novel)
Indian actor and choreographer
"Sollu Thalaiva" Tamil Bagunnara? "Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa" Telugu 2001 Asura "Maha Ganapathi" Kannada 2002 Varushamellam Vasantham "Naan Ready Neenga
Raghava_Lawrence
Religious concept in Indonesian Buddhism
Sanghyang Adi Buddha is a concept of God in Indonesian Buddhism. This term was used by Ashin Jinarakkhita at the time of Buddhist revival in Indonesia
Sang_Hyang_Adi_Buddha
Race in Hindu mythology
The daityas (Sanskrit: दैत्याः) are a race of asuras in Hinduism, descended from Kashyapa and his wife, Diti. Prominent members of this race include Hiranyaksha
Daitya
Realm of the dead in Finnish mythology
world Human world Asura Heaven Yāma Form Realm Brahmā worlds Formless Realm Nirvana Pure Land Sukhavati Hinduism 14 planetary systems Ādi Śeṣa Svarga Naraka
Tuonela
Hindu goddess
devotees and also plays the role of dispensing justice by killing evil Asuras. Bhavānī is an aspect of Durga, and she is considered to be a mother who
Bhavani
Legendary hall in Norse mythology
world Human world Asura Heaven Yāma Form Realm Brahmā worlds Formless Realm Nirvana Pure Land Sukhavati Hinduism 14 planetary systems Ādi Śeṣa Svarga Naraka
Valhalla
Ancient Hindu sage
Ashvins getting their share of the sacrificial offerings. He created an asura, Mada, to achieve it. Chyavana (with a different spelling: च्यवान Cyavāna)
Chyavana
Subtle state, level, or region of reality
world Human world Asura Heaven Yāma Form Realm Brahmā worlds Formless Realm Nirvana Pure Land Sukhavati Hinduism 14 planetary systems Ādi Śeṣa Svarga Naraka
Plane_(esotericism)
Demoness from the Indian epic Mahabharata
introduced in the Mahabharata in the Hidimba-Vadha Parva episode of the Adi Parva (First book of the epic). Hidimbi is depicted as a formidable rākṣasī
Hidimbi
Norse mythical location
world Human world Asura Heaven Yāma Form Realm Brahmā worlds Formless Realm Nirvana Pure Land Sukhavati Hinduism 14 planetary systems Ādi Śeṣa Svarga Naraka
Fólkvangr
King in Hindu tradition
exchange it with his son, Puru. His story finds mention in the Mahabharata's Adi Parva, as well as in the Bhagavata Purana and the Matsya Purana. Brahma's
Yayati
Legendary Hindu sage
Kavyamata, who is better known than Bhrigu himself: Shukra, guru of the asuras. The sage Chyavana is also said to be his son with Puloma, as is the folk
Bhrigu
Islamic mythological tree
world Human world Asura Heaven Yāma Form Realm Brahmā worlds Formless Realm Nirvana Pure Land Sukhavati Hinduism 14 planetary systems Ādi Śeṣa Svarga Naraka
Sidrat_al-Muntaha
Hell in Persian mythology
world Human world Asura Heaven Yāma Form Realm Brahmā worlds Formless Realm Nirvana Pure Land Sukhavati Hinduism 14 planetary systems Ādi Śeṣa Svarga Naraka
Duzakh
Sage in Hindu literature
enough austerities to witness it, a mare-like asura emerged from the third eye. When Pippalada asked the asura to destroy the devas, the former proceeded
Pippalada
Wife of Kashyapa in Hindu ancient history
the daughter of Daksha in the Ramayana. She is the mother of a class of asuras known as the Krodhavashas. According to legend, due to her short-tempered
Krodhavasa
Asuri in Hindu mythology
होलिका, IAST: Holikā) is an asuri in Hinduism. She is the sister of the asura-kings Hiranyakashipu and Hiranyaksha, and the paternal aunt of Prahlada
Holika
Indian playback singer (born 1978)
Silambarasan Alli Thandha Vaanam "Chikku Chikku Joy" Vidyasagar Azhagana Naatkal "Adi Devathaiye" Deva 'Mahanadhi' Shobana Love Marriage "Apple Ondru" Pathinaru
Tippu_(singer)
Borderland between heaven and hell in Islam
world Human world Asura Heaven Yāma Form Realm Brahmā worlds Formless Realm Nirvana Pure Land Sukhavati Hinduism 14 planetary systems Ādi Śeṣa Svarga Naraka
Al-A'raf_(realm_of_afterlife)
Concept in Slavic folklore
world Human world Asura Heaven Yāma Form Realm Brahmā worlds Formless Realm Nirvana Pure Land Sukhavati Hinduism 14 planetary systems Ādi Śeṣa Svarga Naraka
Nav_(Slavic_folklore)
10th-century Pala siddhacharya
period of the narrator or the translator, that Luipa was the first siddha (adi-siddha) in terms of either time or status. The first Pada of the Charyapada
Luipada
Hindu goddess
the mother goddess Durga. She emerged from Parvati's cells to defeat the asura brothers Shumbha and Nishumbha, and was also the reason the Matrikas come
Kaushiki
1978 Indian Tamil religious film
powers of Goddess Kamakshi. His first story revolves around Bhandasura, an asura who received a boon from Brahma that he could only be killed by a 5-year-old
Sri_Kanchi_Kamakshi
Concept in Hinduism
opposites (or prati categories) include most of the names associated with Asuras in Puranas. According to an opinion of some scholars in Patanjali's time
Svayam_Bhagavan
Boar avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu
the mountain as a cloud and the slaying a retelling of the killing of the asura Vritra by Indra. The 14th-century-CE Vedic commentator Sayana states the
Varaha
Old English noun used in Anglo-Saxon literature
world Human world Asura Heaven Yāma Form Realm Brahmā worlds Formless Realm Nirvana Pure Land Sukhavati Hinduism 14 planetary systems Ādi Śeṣa Svarga Naraka
Neorxnawang
Riverfront steps leading to the banks of the Ganges river
some of the Puranas, as the place where the goddess Durga defeated two asuras, Shumba and Nishumba. Assi ghat is also the place where Tulsidas completed
Ghats_in_Varanasi
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