In Hindu literature, Andhaka (Sanskrit: अन्धक, IAST: Andhaka; lit. "He who darkens") refers to a malevolent asura, whose pride is vanquished by Shiva and Parvati. [2] His story finds mention …

ANDHAK, ANDHAKA – An asura (demon) In one version of his birth Andhaka was a daitya (demon), born of Diti and KasSyapa. He had a thousand arms, a thousand heads, and thus …

Mar 1, 2024 · haka was a formidable demon born from the forehead sweat of Lord Shiva himself. Embodying primordial darkness, he possessed immense power and insatiable hunger for …

Andhaka was the son of Shiva. He is also the foster son of Demon Hiranyaksha. Legend has it that once Goddess Parvati closed the eyes of Shiva with her hands. Suddenly the entire …

Sep 19, 2022 · Andhaka also called as Andhakasura was a powerful demon, who had once taken the extreme step to make Ma Parvati as his consort. Andhaka was the son of Hiranyaksha, …

In the Kurma Purana, Andhaka is depicted as a formidable demon with extraordinary physical attributes. He is described as having a thousand arms, a thousand heads, and two thousand …

Jan 28, 2019 · From that darkness, with a sound as that of thunderbolt, appeared a Rākṣasa. He got the name Andhaka as he was born from darkness. At that time Hiraṇyākṣa was doing …

Mar 2, 2025 · Andhaka (अन्धक) is the name of an Asura, as black as collyrium, according to the Matsya-purāṇa 179.2. Accordingly, “He was engaged in great penance and was invulnerable …

Nov 17, 2023 · Andhaka was a demon who was born blind and became the king of the asuras after performing a severe penance. He was so powerful and arrogant that he wanted to …

4 days ago · Blinded by lust, Andhak went to kidnap Goddess Parvati and after a fierce battle, Lord Shiva hung her on a trident and left her to dry. Then Andhak praised Lord Shiva in very …