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 | |
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| Devanagari | त्रिशिरस् |
| Sanskrit transliteration | Triśiras |
| Affiliation | Asura |
| Texts | Devi-Bhagavata Purana, Bhagavata Purana, Matsya Purana |
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| Siblings | Saranyu (twin sister) |
| Spouse | Vishti (Surya's daughter) |
| Children | Sutapa (son) |
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