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Andhaka
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In Hindu literature, Andhaka refers to a malevolent asura, whose pride is vanquished by Shiva and Parvati.
Shiva slays Andhaka, c. 1590, Akbar's translation of Harivamsa
Shiva slays Andhaka, c. 1590, Akbar's translation of Harivamsa
Shiva impaling Andhaka, while a Matrika (right bottom) collects his blood. Ellora Caves
Shiva impaling Andhaka, while a Matrika (right bottom) collects his blood. Ellora Caves
Shiva spears Andhaka
Shiva spears Andhaka
Hiranyaksha
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Hiranyaksha, also known as Hiranyanetra was an asura as per Hindu mythology. He is described to have submerged the earth and terrorised the three worlds. He was slain by the Varaha avatar of Vishnu, who rescued the earth goddess Bhumi and restored order to the earth.
Varaha battles the Hiranyaksha, Scene from the Bhagavata Purana by Manaku of Guler (c. 1740)
Varaha battles the Hiranyaksha, Scene from the Bhagavata Purana by Manaku of Guler (c. 1740)
The boar avatar Varaha, the third incarnation of Vishnu, stands in front of the decapitated body of the asura Hiranyaksha
The boar avatar Varaha, the third incarnation of Vishnu, stands in front of the decapitated body of the asura Hiranyaksha
Varaha slays Hiranyaksha, and the devas shower flowers from heaven
Varaha slays Hiranyaksha, and the devas shower flowers from heaven