CharacterRakshasa
Alambusha: FAQ & Sources
अलम्बुषRakshasa warrior of the Kaurava army in the Mahabharata war. Also called Shalakatankata, son of Rishyasringa.
Alambusha, a rakshasa said to be the son of sage Rishyasringa, fought for the Kauravas in the Mahabharata war. A master of illusion, he battled Ghatotkacha, Abhimanyu, Satyaki and Bhima, and was finally slain by Ghatotkacha, Bhima's rakshasa son.
RoleRakshasa warrior of the Kaurava army in the Mahabharata war
AllegianceKauravas (Kaurava army)
Frequently asked questions
Who was Alambusha?
Alambusha was a rakshasa warrior of the Mahabharata who fought on the Kaurava side and was a master of illusion.
Whose son was Alambusha?
He is named in the Mahabharata as the son of the sage Rishyasringa, the same sage who performed the sacrifice that gave King Dasharatha his sons.
Which side did Alambusha fight on?
He fought for Duryodhana and the Kauravas against the Pandavas at Kurukshetra.
Who killed Alambusha?
He was killed by Ghatotkacha, the rakshasa son of Bhima, in the Drona Parva.
Is Alambusha in the Ramayana or the Mahabharata?
The demon son of Rishyasringa belongs to the Mahabharata; a separate vanara named Alambusha appears in the Ramayana.
Sources
- Mahabharata, Bhishma Parva (first-day duels with Ghatotkacha and Abhimanyu)
- Mahabharata, Drona Parva, ch. 109 (slain by Ghatotkacha)
- Mahabharata, Udyoga Parva (named among the warriors)
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