Mayasura
King of the danavas in Hindu mythology / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Maya (Sanskrit: मय) or Mayāsura (मयासुर) is a figure in Hindu mythology. He is king of the danavas, a demonic race, and famous for his brilliant architecture. His most important creations include the Mayasabha (the hall of illusions) for the Pandavas and Tripura (the three cities) for the sons of Tarakasura. He is also mentioned as the father-in-law of Ravana in the epic Ramayana.[1]
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Mayasura | |
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Ruler of Talatala Loka | |
Affiliation | Danava |
Abode | Talatala Loka |
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Siblings | Shringaketu, Kumbhaketu and other Danavas |
Spouse | Hema (in the Ramayana) Oladevi (in regional Bengali folktales) |
Children | Mayavi Dundubhi Mandodari Bala,[1][2] Vyomasura. |
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