[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975) › c9.563 # Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c9.563 Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c9.563 - **Language:** English ### [c9.563](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.563) RUDRAKETU. An asura. Two sons named Devāntaka and Narāntaka were born to this asura by his wife Śaradā. The hermit Nārada was greatly pleased at the valour of these two sons, and taught them "Pañcākṣaramahāvidyā." Devāntaka and Narāntaka, who became haughty and arrogant by their prowess were killed by Gaṇapati. (Gaṇeśa Purāṇa, Kriyā Kaṇḍa 2). - [Previous: c9.562](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.562) - [Next: c9.564](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.564) - [Up: c9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9) ## Cites (1) - [Gaṇeśapurāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.upa.surya.ganesa) — Sanskrit --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.563](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.563) · Pramāṇa