| Kalanemi | |
|---|---|
 Artwork of Kalanemi. | |
| Affiliation | Asura (Daitya)[1] |
| Texts | Matsya Purana, Skanda Purana |
| Genealogy | |
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| Siblings | Mahabali |
| Children | Vrinda (daughter) Hamsa, Suvikrama, Kratha, Damana, Ripurmardana, and Krodhahanta (sons) |
Kalanemi (Sanskrit: कालनेमि, lit. 'felly of the wheel of time', IAST: Kālanemi) is an asura in Hindu mythology. He is the son of Virochana, and the grandson of Prahlada. He is slain by Vishnu in the Tarakamaya War,[2] in which he is described to be a commander. In one of his rebirths, in various traditions, he is born as Kamsa, the son of Ugrasena, and becomes the king of Mathura. His nephew, Krishna, an avatar of Vishnu, slays him for his tyranny.[3][4][5] Kalanemi's daughter, Vrinda, becomes Jalandhara's wife.
- ^ "Skanda Purana: Maheswara Khanda: Kedara Khanda: English Translation only without Slokas". 24 October 2021.
- ^ Matchett, Freda (2013-01-11). Krsna: Lord or Avatara?: The Relationship Between Krsna and Visnu. Routledge. p. 167. ISBN 978-1-136-11842-5.
- ^ Williams 2008, pp. 172, 178.
- ^ Kennedy 1831, p. 441.
- ^ Williams 2008, p. 185.