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Jalandhara
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Jalandhara (Sanskrit: जलन्धर, lit. he who holds water), also known as Chalantarana (Sanskrit: चलन्तरण, lit. he who walks and swims) is an asura in Hinduism. He was born when Shiva opened his third eye in his fury when Indra struck him with his thunderbolt. However, Indra was saved, and the energy emitted from the eye was sent into the ocean. The energy developed into a boy and was raised by Varuna, and eventually, by Shukra. When he grew up, he conquered the three worlds - Svarga (heaven), Bhuloka (earth), and Patala (underworld). He married Vrinda, the daughter of Kalanemi. He was slain by hi
Key facts
- Deity.name
- Jalandhara
- Deity.spouse
- Vrinda
- Deity.affiliation
- Asura
- Deity.parents
- Shiva (creator)Varuna and Shukra (foster-fathers)
- Deity.type
- Hindu
- Deity.weapon
- Trishula
- Deity.father
- Shiva
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Encyclopedic overview
8 sectionsContents
- Legend
- Birth
- Ascent to Power
- Training & Early life
- War with Shiva
- Death
- Television
- References
Jalandhara (Sanskrit: जलन्धर, lit. he who holds water), also known as Chalantarana (Sanskrit: चलन्तरण, lit. he who walks and swims) is an asura in Hinduism. He was born when Shiva opened his third eye in his fury when Indra struck him with his thunderbolt. However, Indra was saved, and the energy emitted from the eye was sent into the ocean. The energy developed into a boy and was raised by Varuna, and eventually, by Shukra. When he grew up, he conquered the three worlds - Svarga (heaven), Bhuloka (earth), and Patala (underworld). He married Vrinda, the daughter of Kalanemi. He was slain by his creator, Shiva.
== Legend==
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