"Narakasura" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Transliteration of Sanskrit नरकासुर (narakāsura). Related to Naraka and Asura. Etymology templates: {{translit|en|sa|नरकासुर}} Transliteration of Sanskrit नरकासुर (narakāsura) 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
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