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Prahlada
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Prahlada is an asura king in Hindu mythology. He is known for his staunch devotion to the preserver deity, Vishnu. He appears in the narrative of Narasimha, the lion avatara of Vishnu, who rescues Prahlada by killing his wicked father, Hiranyakashipu.
A mural of Prahlada in Srirangam Ranganathsvami Temple, Tiruchirapalli, Tamilnadu, showing him witness Narasimha killing both Hiranyakashipu and Shara
A mural of Prahlada in Srirangam Ranganathsvami Temple, Tiruchirapalli, Tamilnadu, showing him witness Narasimha killing both Hiranyakashipu and Sharabha.
Prahlada prays to Narasimha as Narasimha disembowels and kills Hiranyakashipu.
Prahlada prays to Narasimha as Narasimha disembowels and kills Hiranyakashipu.
Prahlada shows his father that Vishnu exists everywhere
Prahlada shows his father that Vishnu exists everywhere
Asura
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Asuras are a class of beings in Indian religions. They are described as power-seeking demons related to the more benevolent Devas in Hinduism. In its Buddhist context, the word is translated as "titan", "demigod", or "antigod".
Asuras depicted in the Samudra Manthana bas-relief from Angkor Wat
Asuras depicted in the Samudra Manthana bas-relief from Angkor Wat
The Mahadevi combatting the asura army (right), folio from the Devi Mahatmya
The Mahadevi combatting the asura army (right), folio from the Devi Mahatmya
Asura at Kofukuji, a Buddhist temple in Nara, Japan
Asura at Kofukuji, a Buddhist temple in Nara, Japan