Surapadma
demonic earth Hindu single tradition · 2
Surapadma is an asura who was destroyed by Kartikeya when he led the army of the devas.
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When
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Rudra, Maheshvara, Himavan, Krittikas, Kumara, Virabahu, Krowchaka, Krichi, Agni, Ganesha, Parvati, Tarakasura, Indra, Ganga, Brahma, Vayu, Kamadeva, Rati, Skanda, Shakti, Śiva
- manifests as
- Paravani
- allied with
- Simhamukha
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Source passages
“Surapadma took a large form with multiple heads, arms and legs trying to intimidate Kartikeya. When Kartikeya threw his vel, Surapadma escaped to the sea and took the form of a large mango tree, which spread across the three worlds.”
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“This peacock was originally a demon called Surapadma, while the rooster was called the angel Krichi. After provoking Murugan in combat, the demon repented at the moment his lance descended upon him.”
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