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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 )

Who was Arjuna in his previous birth?

Arjuna was an incarnation of Indra through the womb of Kunti. His incarnation along with those of other Devas was to put the power of evil under check which was flourishing at that time in the form of wicked and cruel rulers.