Asura · Sons of Diti
Daityas
Daityas are the children of Diti, kept strictly separate from Danavas and Rakshasas. Includes Simhika and Rahu (Daitya mother; Danava father).
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- Bhagavata Purana · Skandha 3 · 14
- Bhagavata Purana · Skandha 7, 8
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