Madhu-Kaitabha

demonic earth Ganesh Jayanti legend single tradition · 2

Madhu and Kaitabha are two asuras (demons) who threatened Brahma and the world. They were eventually killed by Vishnu after Mahakali enchanted them.

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When

First attested: 500 CE
Attested period: 500 – 2020
Historical notes: Appears in the sixth century text Devi Mahatmyam.

Relationships

co occurs with: Chanda, Munda, Daruka, Gauri, Shumbha, Nishumbha, Kauśikī, kali, Raktabija
enemy of: Vishnu, Mahakali, Brahma

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Sources

wikipedia (2)

Source passages

“Mahatmyam is Mahakali, who appears from the body of sleeping Vishnu as goddess Yoga Nidra to wake him up in order to protect Brahma and the world from two asuras (demons), Madhu-Kaitabha. When Vishnu woke up he started a war against the two asuras.”
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“Legend states that god Vishnu invoked the blessings of Ganesha at this venue before killing the demons Madhu-Kaitabh to put an end to their depredations.”
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