Hiranyaksha
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Hiranyaksha, also known as Hiranyanetra was an asura king 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 Vish
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
Varaha slays Hiranyaksha, and the devas shower flowers from heaven
Hiranyakashipu
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Hiranyakashipu, was a daitya king of the asuras in the Puranas.
Hiranyaksha
…boar (Varaha) to rescue the goddess. Hiranyaksha attempted to obstruct him, after which he was slain by Vishnu. Hiranyaksha had an elder brother named Hiranyakashipu, who similarly achieved a boon of invulnerability and conquered the three worlds, seeking vengeance for his brother's death. He tried to persecute and…
18th century painting depicting Hiranyakashipu seated on a throne, trying to kill his son, Prahlada (left).
Illustration based on Canto 7, Chapter 3 of the Bhagvata Purana, showing Hiranyakashipu performing severe penance to please Brahma. His penance has started a fire, seen on the left.
Devas approach Vishnu requesting Him to control Hiranyakashipu
Hiranyakashipu wielding a mace against Narasimha