[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879) › c5.1094 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1094 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1094 - **Language:** English ### [c5.1094](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1094) MAHISHA, MAHISHĀSURA. 1. The great Asura or demon killed by Skanda in the Mahā-bhārata. (\*See\* Krauncha.) 2. Also a demon killed by Chandā or Durgā. - [Previous: c5.1093](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1093) - [Next: c5.1095](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1095) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) ## Cites (1) - [Mahābhārata](https://indike.org/pramana/in.lit.mahabharata.vyasa) — Vyāsa, Sanskrit --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1094](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1094) · Pramāṇa