Virupaksha
deity Nepali single tradition · 2
Virupaksha is a god of the Kirat people, and the statue was established by the Kirati people of ancient Nepal. His statue is believed to be buried due to the earthquake in this version. In another story, Virupaksha is believed to be the chief of Nāgas, the gatekeepers of lord Shiva.
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Relationships
- co occurs with
- Nāgas, Narasimha, Chennakeshava, Renuka, Kala Bhairaveshwara, Lakshmi Devi, Chamundeshwari, Male Mahadeshwara, Veerabhadreshwara, Anjaneya Swamy, Panjurli, Mahakali, Lakkesiri, Jumadi, Guliga
- manifested by
- Birupakshya, kali
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (2)
Source passages
“There are various legendary stories related to Virupaksha originating from Puranas and Mahapuranas. [3] According to one legend, Virupaksha is a god of the Kirat people, and the statue was established by the Kirati people of ancient Nepal.”
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“Some of the primary kuladevatas of Karnataka include: Virupaksha”
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