Andhaka

demonic earth Hindu single tradition · 1

Andhaka is a demon in Hindu mythology whose blood was drunk by the Divine Mothers that emerged from Bhairava in order to conquer him, according to the Matysa Purana.

Relationships

co occurs with: Lalitha, Bandhasura, Dussaha, Markendeya, Parashakti, Śiva, Vishnu, Lakshmi
enemy of: Jyeṣṭhā, Bhairavas

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Mentioned by

Śiva
Vishnu
Lakshmi

Sources

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Jyestha (goddess)

Source passages

“Jyestha is referred to as one of the Divine Mothers that emerged from Bhairava to drink the blood of the demon Andhaka in order to conquer him.”
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