A famous warrior in the Kaurava army. He was with Duryodhana during the Kurukshetra war as per Mahabharata Bhishmaparva Chapter 17 verse 27.

A Kosala king. He was once saved by the sage Kalavriksheeya from his attendants. The king’s treasurer stole his funds and the citizens wondered how to convey this to him. A sage named Kalakavriksheeya began roaming the land with a crow kept in a cage. He then started telling the people about their past, present and future as though the crow was conveying this to him. Finally he reached the court and told the king all about his treasurer. At night, the court attendants killed the crow. The king realised what was happening, made Kalavriksheeya minister, and the land prospered, as per Mahabharata Shantiparva Chapter 82.

Later, the treasury became empty and this was the same time that the king Janaka waged war on Kshemadarshi. As per Kalavriksheeya’s advice, Kshemadarshi married Janaka’s daughter according to Mahabharata Shantiparva Chapter 106.

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.