Nishumbha

In Hindu mythology the name of a
demon killed by the goddess Kali in the
Devimahatmya, the earliest and most
important text for the mythology of the
Goddess. Together with his brother
Shumbha, Nishumbha is one of the
generals in the army of a demon named
Mahishasura. Due to a divine boon
given to Mahishasura, Shumbha and
Nishumbha are able to vanquish the
gods and assume control of heaven.
However, they are devoured by Kali, who
emerges as a manifestation of the
Goddess’s anger.