"Narakasura" meaning in All languages combined

See Narakasura on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: Transliteration of Sanskrit नरकासुर (narakāsura). Related to Naraka and Asura. Etymology templates: {{translit|en|sa|नरकासुर}} Transliteration of Sanskrit नरकासुर (narakāsura), {{m|en|Naraka}} Naraka, {{m|en|Asura}} Asura Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Narakasura
  1. An Asura who established Pragjyotisha kingdom, killed by Krishna on the day before Diwali. Wikipedia link: Narakasura Categories (topical): Hindu mythology, Mahabharata, Mythological figures Synonyms: Narakāsura
    Sense id: en-Narakasura-en-name-qE31sipj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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