Nikumbha
Nikumbha (निकुम्भ) is a demon in Hindu mythology and is the son of Kumbhakarna.[1] He was instructed by Kubera to watch over the Pisacas[2] (a type of evil spirit)[3] and the Nilamata Purana refers to him as "the noble and strong lord of the Pisacas."[2]
| Nikumbha | |
|---|---|
| Mount | tiger |
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| Parents |
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| Siblings | Kumbha Bhimasura |
References
- C. Dutt, Romesh (1899). "Ramayana Book IX". The Ramayana and Mahabharata. Internet Sacred Text Archive. Retrieved 22 January 2007.
- "Verses 201-300". Nilamata Purana. Retrieved 22 January 2007.
- "Śrīmad Bhāgavatam 2.6.43-45". Bhaktivedanta VedaBase. Retrieved 22 January 2007.
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