(The guarding figure Asura giant dvarapala holding mace flanked by two apsaras. The bas-relief of lower outer wall of Borobudur separating Kamadhatu and Rupadhatu realm. 8th century Central Java, Indonesia.)

Demon; term arose when Diti’s sons refused to drink the liquor (sura) offered by Varuni, daughter of Varuna. (Glossary for the Vahinis)