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Who was Adhira?

Adhira was a king who became an evil spirit after his death. He had given death sentence to an innocent woman and destroyed a Shiva Temple. These were the offences because of which he had to become an evil spirit and suffer. He worshiped Lord Shiva and begged for his pardon. The Lord gave him relief and made him his own attendant. ( Padma Purana. Pathala Khanda. Chapter 111 )

What is the meaning of avatara?

A divinity descending from its usual abode, coming to a certain place, at a certain time, assuming a particular body with some purpose is called an avatara. Lord Vishnu descending from Vaikuntha to Vrindavan during Dwapara Yuga assuming the body of Sri Krishna to establish dharma is a typical avatara.

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What pivotal role did Vibhishana play in the Ramayana's Lanka War?
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