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Kaliya.

The name of a poisonous Naga living in the river Yamuna, who was killed by Krishna.

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  1. The name of a poisonous Naga living in the river Yamuna, who was killed by Krishna.

    Hinduism
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Transliteration of Sanskrit कालिय (kāliya).

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