Viprachitti

Viprachitti is a danava featured in Hindu literature, a son of Kashyapa and Danu.[1] According to the Mahabharata, he becomes the king of the Danavas after his brother Puloman was killed by Indra. Viprachitti marries Siṃhikā, who is the sister of Hiranyakashipu and a daughter of Diti.

He has a son named Svarbhanu. His army is stated to have defeated the devas under the guidance of Svarbhanu.

Incarnation

Viprachitti later incarnates as Jarasandha in the Mahabharata.

See also

References
  1. A Classical Dictionary of India, p. 173


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