A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1864

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c5.1864

TRI-PURA. ‘Triple city.’ 1. According to the Hari-vansa it was aerial, and was burnt in a war with the gods. 2. A name of the demon Bāna, because he received in gift three cities from Siva, Brahmā, and Vishnu. He was killed by Siva. His name at full length is Tripurāsura. The name is also applied to Siva.

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Harivaṃśa — Vyāsa, Sanskrit