by the boar. In the scripture, the god Rudra is called the "boar of the sky". Even Vishnu has killed a boar. The hunting and butchering of a boar using dogs is also referred to.

The Taittiriya Samhita (6.2.4) mentions that the boar, "the plunderer of wealth", hides the riches of the asuras, beyond the seven hills. Indra kills the boar by striking it a blade of sacred ''kusha'' grass, piercing the mounts. Vishnu, "the sacrifice" (yajna),