Another name for Bhadrakali. Arya, Durga, Vedagarbha, Ambika, Bhadra, Kshemya, Naikabahu were her other names as per Agnipurana Chapter 12.

Jayadratha’s friend, who ruled Trigarta. He was killed by Nakula as per Mahabharata Vanaparva Chapters 265, 275.

A king who shone in Yudhishtira’s court. The Pandavas invited him to the Kurukshetra war as per Mahabharata Udyogaparva Chapter 4 verse 24.

A naga born to Kashyapa and Kadru as per Mahabharata Adiparva Chapter 53 verse 11.

A rakshasa who used to stay in Kashi. He was killed by Divodasa who then built the city as per Brahmandapurana Chapter 2.

A king who was a reincarnation of the asura Krodhavasha as per Mahabharata Adiparva Chapter 67 verse 65. He fought on the Pandava side and was killed by Drona as per Mahabharata Dronaparva Chapter 21 verse 23.

A devastri, who attended Arjuna’s birth celebrations as per Mahabharata Adiparva Chapter 122 verse 66.

To protect villages and cities, a kshetrapala is placed at the south east corner of the temple. It is a large idol with three eyes, containing satvik, rajas and tamas. It is considered to be ana nsh of Shiva and sometimes have 6-8 hands. Kshetrapalas should have a trident in their hand as per Agnipurana Chapter 51.

A manifestation of the human form. Just like the soul resides in a human body, a deity resides in a  temple.

Skanda’s attendant as per Mahabharata Shalyaparva Chapter 46 verse 25.