Bakasura (Hindu Tradition)

Bakasura (Hindu Tradition)

Greaterwell-documentedHindu mythologyIndiaWest Bengal
Origin

Bakasura is a type of rakshasa, a malevolent being from the Mahabharata epic. Rakshasas are often depicted as powerful beings with supernatural abilities.

Appearance

Not specified in detail; however, he lives in a forest near Garhbeta town and appears to terrorize a kingdom.

Abilities

Bakasura has supernatural strength and ferocity, allowing him to eat people at will. He is also willing to make deals with the kingdom for self-preservation.

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A class of supernatural beings in Hindu cosmology — powerful, shape-shifting flesh-eaters who dwell in cremation grounds and desecrate sacred rites. The ten-headed demon king Ravana was their greatest representative.

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    Wikipedia: Bakasura. Research Notes: Bakasura (Hindu Tradition)wiki
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