Atiratha

There was a king called Matinara in the Puruvansh. His children were Tamsu, Mahaan, Atiratha, Druhyu, according to Mahabharata Adiparva Chapter 94 verse 14.

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Atiyama

According to Mahabharata Shalyaparva Chapter 45 verse 45, Varuna gave Skanda two retainers – Yama and Atiyama.

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Atibahu

A gandharva born to Kashyapa and his wife Pradha. According to Mahabharata Adiparva Chapter 65 verse 51, his brothers were Haaha, Huhu, and Tumburu.

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Atibala (2)

A sage, who was the cause of Rama’s and Lakshmana’s death. After the war with Ravana, Rama returned to Ayodhya to rule. After sending Sita away, he lived in the palace with his brothers and their wives and children.

During that time, Brahma called Yama and said that since Rama was an avatar of Vishnu and his duties had been fulfilled, it was time to bring him back to Vaikuntha. Yama took the form of a sage called Atibala, reached Rama’s court and said that he wished to tell Rama something in private. Rama cleared the court of others and asked Lakshmana to stand guard by the door. He also said that if someone managed to get in, Lakshmana would be punished by death. In a while, Durvasa appeared at the door with his disciples. He said that he had been meditating for a thousand years and wanted a feast from the king. Lakshmana asked him to wait a while, but Durvasa refused and threatened to burn everyone into ash. Left with no choice, Lakshmana went in and apprised Rama. Though Durvasa got his meal, Lakshmana had to die because he didn’t fulfill his duty. Rama was heartbroken, as Lakshmana went to a deep part of the Sarayu river and committed suicide. According to Uttararamayana, in a short while, Rama divided the kingdom’s responsibilities and ended his life the same way, in the presence of his subjects.

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Atibala (4)

An evil king. As soon as he started ruling his kingdom, he started performing evil deeds. According to Mahabharata Shantiparva Chapter 59 verse 92, he was the son of Ananga.

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Atibala (3)

According to Mahabharata Shalyaparva Chapter 45 verse 44, Atibala was the name of a retainer gifted to Skanda by Vayu.

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Atibala (1)

A mantra. Vishwamitra taught Rama and Lakshmana two mantras – Bala and Atibala, to help them keep away hunger and thirst, according to Ramayana Balakanda sarga 22.

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Athithigva

A king mentioned in the Rigveda. He was also known as Divodasa. He fought many wars with the asuras, with the help of Indra. According to Rigveda Mandala 1 Anuvaka 10 Sukta 53 and Anuvaka 16 Sukta 112, he once hid underwater to escape from the asuras.

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