Hindu Mythology

The colorful deities and demons of India...

TAKSHÂKA

Hindu Demon

Also known as Taksaka

Heavenly Serpent

He is one of the Nagas who features in the enduring saga of the Pandavas vs Kauravas. Specialist subject: murder by biting.

GodNote: Sorry this Takshâka article is a bit short. We have sent our Data Dwarves off to find more nuggets of information. Updates coming soon.

Takshâka Facts and Figures

Name: Takshâka
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Taksaka

Gender: Male
Type: Demon
Area or people: Bali
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role: Unknown at present

Good/Evil Rating: NEUTRAL, may not care
Popularity index: 1972

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Article last revised on September 18, 2018 by Rowan Allen.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

References: Coming soon.

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