Citraka
From Hindupedia, the Hindu Encyclopedia
By Jit Majumdar
- painted; spotted; decorated
- a tiger; a leopard; bright; attractive; eye-catching
- a son of Dhŗtarāşţra (M. Bh.); a son of Vŗşņi (Vā. Pur.).
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