Murari () is an epithet of the Hindu deity
Krishna
Krishna (; Sanskrit language, Sanskrit: कृष्ण, ) is a major deity in Hinduism. He is worshipped as the eighth avatar of Vishnu and also as the Supreme God (Hinduism), Supreme God in his own right. He is the god of protection, c ...
, referring to his act of slaying the
asura
Asuras () are a class of beings in Indian religions, and later Persian and Turkic mythology. They are described as power-seeking beings related to the more benevolent Devas (also known as Suras) in Hinduism. In its Buddhist context, the wor ...
, Mura.
Murari may also refer to:
People
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Murari (author) (approx. 9th century AD), Sanskrit dramatic poet and author of ''Anargharāghava''
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K. Murari (1944-2022), Indian film producer
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Sarvesh Murari, Indian cinematographer
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Krishna Murari Moghe (born 1947), Indian politician
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Murari Lal Sharma Neeras (born 1936), Indian author
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Murari Raj Sharma (1951–2020), Nepalese ambassador to the United Nations
Other
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''Murari'' (2001 film), a Telugu film directed by Krishna Vamshi
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''Murari'' (2015 film), an Indian Kannada-language action drama film
See also
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Murarai, a town in West Bengal, India
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