- In
Hindu literature,
Andhaka (Sanskrit: अन्धक, IAST: Andhaka; lit. "He who darkens")
refers to a
malevolent asura,
whose pride is
vanquished by
Shiva and...
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episodes from Shaivism,
including the
marriage of
Shiva and Parvati,
Andhakasura Vad,
Shiva accepting Ravana as his disciple,
Shiva and
Parvati playing...
-
annihilation of
threats like Banasura, Narakasura, Arunasura, Durgamasura,
Andhakasura and the like – all
being formidable demons she
famously killed in various...
- son of
Kashyapa and Diti Holikā –
First daughter of
Kashyapa and Diti
Andhakāsura – Son of Hiraṇyākṣa (Born from the
sweat of Śiva) Prahlāda – Son of Hiraṇyakaśipu...
- with
other matrikas was
created by
Shiva to help him kill the
demon Andhakasura, who has an
ability - like Raktabīja - to
generate from his dripping...
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Karmaphal Daata Shani Lord
Indra 2018
Mahakali – Anth Hi
Aarambh Hai
Andhakasura 2019
RadhaKrishn Lord
Indra 2020
Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran Ravana Devi...
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Location Veerateeswarar Temple,
Thirukovilur Veerateeswarar Shiva slaying Andhakasura in the form of
Andhakasuramurti Tirukoilur Veerateeswarar Temple, Thiruvathigai...
- gave her away to the
divine Kalpavriksha for
safekeeping when the
demon Andhakasura waged war.
Parvati requested Kalpavriksha to
bring up her
daughter with...
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walls and pillars,
depicting mythological stories of
Andhakasura [1] (slaying of
demon Andhakasura),
Narasimha (half man – half lion god) in
various manifestations...
- Isaanasivagurudevapaddhati, as
creations to
facilitate Lord
Shiva face his
adversary Andhakasura. All the
Matrikas are
depicted in a
sitting position, Lalitasana, and...
