Nikumbha

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Nikumbha (निकुम्‍भ) is a demon in Hindu mythology[1] and is the son of Kumbha.[2] He was instructed by Kubera to watch over the Pisacas,[3] (a type of evil spirit),[4] and the Nilamata Purana refers to him as "the noble and strong lord of the Pisacas."[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Nikumbha. Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary III. Retrieved on 2007-01-22.
  2. ^ C. Dutt, Romesh (1899). Ramayana Book IX. The Ramayana and Mahabharata. Internet Sacred Text Archive. Retrieved on 2007-01-22.
  3. ^ a b Verses 201-300. Nilamata Purana. Retrieved on 2007-01-22.
  4. ^ Śrīmad Bhāgavatam 2.6.43-45. Bhaktivedanta VedaBase. Retrieved on 2007-01-22.
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