Trisiras

Trishiras (Sanskrit: त्रिशिरस्, lit.'Triśiras'), also referred to as Vishvarupa, was the three-headed son of the craftsman god Tvashta. He was killed by Indra, the king of the devas. To avenge his death, Tvashta later created the demon Vritra.

Trisiras
Devanagariत्रिशिरस्
Sanskrit transliterationTriśiras
AffiliationAsura
TextsDevi-Bhagavata Purana, Bhagavata Purana, Matsya Purana
Personal information
Parents
SiblingsSaranyu (twin sister)
SpouseVishti (Surya's daughter)
ChildrenSutapa (son)
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