Adhomukha
nature_spirit underworld Hindu single tradition · 1
Adhomukha, meaning 'head-inverted', is a hell realm in Hindu cosmology where those who take bribes, astrologers, and those who worship improper objects are cast. The realm is characterized by inverted or upside-down torment.
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- co occurs with
- Púyaváha, Rudhirándha, Vahnijwala, Shwabhojana, Krishna, Tala, Sukara, Taptakumbha, Taptaloha, Mahajwala, Lavana, Vimohana, Krimisha, Vedhaka
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“Adhomukha (head-inverted): He who takes bribes, an astrologer and he who worships improper objects is cast here.”
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