Gandharvas

Gandharvas

Semi-divine beings who possess and ambivalent nature; on the one hand they have extraordinary healing powers on the other, they may cause madness. They are exquisite musicians and dancers of the gods and mix freely with humans.

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Rakshasas

Rakshasas

Malevolent spirits that roam at night assuming many forms at will. They are described as raw flesh-eaters, having deformed limbs, sharp claws and side-fangs. They play a prominent role in Hindu mythology and folklore.

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Asuras

Asuras

It has been suggested that the asuras represent the dark side of the gods. There is an eternal conflict between the gods and the equally powerful asuras. There are, however, some asuras that are devotees of the gods, such as Ravana, a great follower of Shiva.

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Christian worship

Christian worship

Christian worship ; Date: c. 1637-1731 Description: Top: St John the Baptist with St Elisabeth, Jesus, Mary and St Joseph. Bottom: St Joseph, Jesus and Mary. Location: Monuments;Old Goa Positioning: Ceiling of the chapel above the altar Date: c. 1637-1731 Description:... read more
Gods

Gods

Gods ; Date: Late 18th early 19th century Description: Subrahmanya on his peacock, flanked by Valli and Devasena. On the extreme right a fly whisk bearer. Location: Tamil Nadu Temple;Brihadishvara Temple complex;Thanjavur Positioning: Ganapati shrine, porch, north... read more
Kanda Puranam

Kanda Puranam

The authoritative Tamil canonical text of the myths of god Murugan (Skanda). Its content are mostly myths relating to the deity current in the region of southern Andhra Pradesh and northern Tamil Nadu.

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