Vīrabhadra

deity intermediate Hindu single tradition · 6

Vīrabhadra is a divine warrior who marches at Shiva's command alongside Mahākāḷī against Prajapati Daksha. He is accompanied by the Nine Durgas and their fearsome attendants.

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When

First attested
1500 BCE
Attested period
-1500 – 2020
Historical notes
Mentioned in the Puranas.

Relationships

serves
Śiva
created by
Śiva
aspect of
Śiva

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Sources

Source passages

“Vīrabhadra and Mahākāḷī at Shiva's command march against Prajapati Daksha accompanied by the Nine Durgas and their fearsome attendants”

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