Sages & Others
Kirmira
किर्मीर
Rakshasa of Kamyaka
Who was Kirmira?
Kirmira (किर्मीर): Rakshasa of Kamyaka, one of the sages and supporting figures in the Mahabharata. Brother of Bakasura who barred the Pandavas' entry into the Kamyaka forest at the start of their exile, seeking vengeance, and was crushed by Bhima.
Quick Facts
| Sanskrit name | किर्मीर |
|---|---|
| Title / Epithet | Rakshasa of Kamyaka |
| Faction | Sages & Others |
| Key traits | vengeful, monstrous |
| Featured in | 5 stories |
About Kirmira
Brother of Bakasura who barred the Pandavas' entry into the Kamyaka forest at the start of their exile, seeking vengeance, and was crushed by Bhima.
In Their Words
You slew my brother - this forest will be your grave.
Kirmira
Traits
- vengeful
- monstrous
Story Appearances
Stories Featuring Kirmira
4 further tales on this site name Kirmira, in canonical reading order.
- The Curse on Duryodhana's ThighA sage asks politely once, and is answered with a scratched foot
- The Rakshasa at the Gate of KamyakaThe first night of the twelve years
- What Krishna Had Already DoneArjuna asks, and gets a list he did not expect
- The Rakshasa Who Came for a DebtAlayudha, and the night that belonged to the man-eaters
Places in Kirmira's Story
Drawn from the stories Kirmira appears in.
Related Characters
Others counted among the Sages & Others.