1. Aniruddha is said to have been very much like his grandfather, to the extent that he is considered by some to be a Jana avatar, an avatar of Vishnu.
11 Facts About Aniruddha
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Aniruddha is a member of the chatur-vyuha, the four Vrishni heroes.
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Aniruddha was one of the few Maharathis of his dynasty.
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At the behest of his sister Rukmini, Rukmi requested Krishna to have Aniruddha marry Rochana, after the wedding ceremony, Rukmi was killed by Balarama after the former cheated the latter in a game of dice and insulted his Yadava heritage.
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Aniruddha worshipped him and furnished him with priceless garments, garlands, fragrances, lamps, and with beverages, dishes, and words.
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Aniruddha was held captive by Banasura for a month, until Narada informed the Yadus in Dvaraka, who were searching for Aniruddha.
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Aniruddha was the only survivor of the Yadu dynasty after a violent disaster due to the curse of Gandhari.
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In Vaishnavism, Aniruddha is associated with the boar, which is his theriomorphic aspect, known as Varaha.
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Aniruddha appears as a boar in some of the Caturvyuha statues, where he is an assistant to Vasudeva, and in the Vaikuntha Chaturmurti when his boar's head protrudes from the side of Vishnu's head.
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Aniruddha is associated with the qualities of ferociousness and sovereignty.
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Pradyumna and Aniruddha died in the intoxicated brawl between the Yadavas, which claimed the life of every Yadava prince, except Vajra, who was the only survivor.