Epic Adventure of Shiva, the Destroyer of Tripura by M. Vizhakat

The second, with walls of silver, located in the earth, and.The lowest, with walls of Iron, located on the underworld,.The three cities which comprised Tripura were distributed thus: Brahma then blessed them that such fortresses would be constructed. However, as Brahma told them that nothing could be everlasting, they requested that the destruction of the cities could be brought about by a single arrow only, on the hope that it was impossible for anyone to shoot such an arrow, save Shiva, of whom they were great devotees. Then Tarakaksha, Vidyunmali and Veeravana asked to be blessed with impregnable fortresses, which would be everlasting. Resisting it, Brahma said to them that nothing can be immortal. They requested that they may become immortal. Legend Penances of the sons of Taraka įollowing the death of Tarakasura, who was killed by Kartikeya, his sons Tarakaksha, Vidyunmali and Veeravana undertook severe penances by which they pleased Brahma. The three cities were made of gold, silver and iron and were located on the heaven, earth and underworld respectively.

They were great cities of prosperity, power and dominance over the world, but due to their impious nature, Maya's cities were destroyed by god Tripurantaka or Tripurari, an aspect of Shiva. Tripura, meaning three cities or fortresses, is described in Hindu history as being constructed by the great Asura architect Mayasura. The moon and the Sun are depicted as the wheels of the chariot. Here, the five headed Tripurantaka is seen pointing an arrow towards the Tripura (rightmost top corner) with the bow made of mount Meru, the serpent Vasuki is seen as its string.

Epic Adventure of Shiva, the Destroyer of Tripura by M. Vizhakat