Krodhahanta, Krodhahantā: 1 definition
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Krodhahanta means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaKrodhahantā (क्रोधहन्ता).—A famous Asura. He was born to Prajāpati Kaśyapa by his wife Kālā. The notorious Vṛtrāsura was the brother of Krodhahantā. (Mahābhārata Ādi Parva, Chapter 65).
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
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Starts with: Krodhahantar.
Full-text: Nishadanaresha, Senabindu, Danda.
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Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
Harivamsha Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
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List of Mahabharata people and places (by Laxman Burdak)
The Brahma Purana (by G. P. Bhatt)