Shumbha-Nisumbha

demonic intermediate Hindu single tradition · 1

Shumbha-Nisumbha are demon kings who commanded servants including the demons Chanda and Munda. They led a demon army that was slaughtered by Durga and the Matrikas.

Relationships

co occurs with: Narasimhi, Andhakasura, Śiva, kali, Parvati, Raktabija, Kauśikī
enemy of: Durga, Chamunda
served by: Chanda, Munda

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Mentioned by

Śiva
kali
Parvati
Raktabija
Kauśikī
Chanda
Munda

Sources

wikipedia (1)

Chamunda

Source passages

“demons Chanda and Munda, servants of demon kings Shumbha-Nisumbha...Durga created Matrikas from herself and with their help slaughtered the demon army of Shumbha-Nishumbha”
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