Tilottama is an apsara or celestial woman mentioned in
various Hindu scriptures. Her story is found in the Mahabharata and Puranas. As
per Mahabharata, Lord Brahma once asked divine architect Vishwakarma to create a maiden
using various kinds of gems. The woman who was created bit by bit from gems was
called Tilottama.
Her beauty was the talk of heaven and earth. Both Devas and
Asuras yearned for her. Great warriors from both the camps wanted to marry her.
Her beauty caused the downfall of two demon brothers – Sunda and Upasunda. They could not be defeated as long as they were together. But
Tilottama easily caused divide among the brothers. They were then defeated by
the Devas.
Legend has it that the divine beauty was created by Brahma with the sole purpose of defeating Asuras Sunda and Upasunda.
Legend has it that the divine beauty was created by Brahma with the sole purpose of defeating Asuras Sunda and Upasunda.
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