In Hindu epics, Gajasura (, ) is a generic name given to an asura (demon), who assumes the form of an elephant. It may refer to demons: the son of Mahishasura--killed by god Shiva: see Gajasurasamhara killed by Shiva and his head attached to his elder son and god of wisdom Ganesha: see Mythological_anecdotes_of_Ganesha#Shiva_and_Gajasura Gajamukhasura, defeated, and turned into a rat and made into a vahana (vehicle) by Ganesha killed by Rudras
See also
Gaja (disambiguation) Asura (disambiguation)