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Huli Daiva, the Tiger Spirit of Tulu Nadu, emerging during a Bhuta Kola ritual.

Huli Daiva : The Tiger Guardian Spirit of Tulu Nadu

December 1, 2025

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Pattini, the Sri Lankan guardian goddess, depicted as a serene woman in flowing white and red attire

Pattini : The Sri Lankan Goddess of Justice and Protection

November 30, 2025

Sri Lankan Gods

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portrait of Majipa Lakhey in full ceremonial form

Lakhey : The Demon Defender and Cultural Symbol of Nepal

November 28, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1764305897527{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Nepali Mythology Classification Spirits Family Members N/A Region Nepal Associated With Protection [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Lakhey Introduction Lakhey is one of the most iconic and enduring figures in Nepali and Newar mythology, celebrated as a powerful

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f Chavundi, the Tulu Nadu guardian spirit—ash-smeared skin, glowing eyes, skeletal ornaments, and wild hair, standing before a blazing ritual fire in a dark forest.

Chavundi : The Fierce Guardian Spirit of Tulu Nadu

November 8, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1762663685100{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Indian Mythology Classification Spirits Family Members Panjurli, Guliga, Huli (Brothers) Region India Associated With Protection [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Chavundi Introduction Among the pantheon of Daivas venerated in Tulu Nadu—the lush coastal belt of Karnataka—Chavundi stands out

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Gurumpa, the Newar child-eating giant from Kathmandu folklore.

Gurumapa : The Child Eater

November 5, 2025

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Langsuyar, a hauntingly beautiful Malaysian vampire spirit with ankle-length black hair, flowing green robes

Langsuyar : The Malaysian Vampire

October 26, 2025

Malaysian Spirits

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an image of Vidura from Indian mythology—a middle aged nobleman with calm eyes, dressed in simple dhoti and angavastram

Vidura : The Wise Counsel

October 21, 2025

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image of Shakuni from Indian mythology — a lean, sharp-featured man with piercing eyes

Shakuni : The Scheming Strategist

October 20, 2025

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Kunti from Indian mythology seated in a palace courtyard

Kunti : The Queen Mother

October 19, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1760787911097{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Indian Mythology Classification Mortals Family Members Shurasena. Kuntibhoja (Fathers), Pandu (Husband), Karna, Yudhistir, Bhima, Arjuna, Nakula, Sahadeva (Brothers) Region India Associated With Royalty [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Kunti Introduction Kunti, also known by her birth name Pritha, stands as

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Sahadeva from the Mahabharata—handsome, fair-skinned, dressed in royal armor

Sahadeva : The Wisest Pandava

October 18, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1760786506243{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Indian Mythology Classification Mortals Family Members Pandu. Ashwini Kumaras (Father), Madri (Mother), Yudhistir, Bhima, Arjuna, Nakula(Brothers), Draupadi, Vijaya (Wife) Region India Associated With Royalty, Intelligence, Astrology [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Sahadeva Introduction In the vast narrative of the Mahabharata, Sahadeva

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Mandodari, queen of Lanka, standing in a moonlit palace courtyard, adorned in golden silk and celestial jewelry

Mandodari : The Wise Queen

October 17, 2025

Indian Mortals, Sri Lankan Mortals

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1760675099698{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin South Asian Mythology Classification Mortals Family Members Mayasura (Father), Hema (Mother), Meghanada (Indrajit), Atikaya, and Akshayakumara (Sons) Region India, Sri Lanka Associated With Royalty [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Mandodari Introduction Mandodari, the queen of Lanka and consort of

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Ahalya, the divine beauty from Indian mythology, seated in a forest hermitage

Ahalya : The Cursed Beauty

October 16, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1760581665972{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Indian Mythology Classification Mortals Family Members Gautama Maharishi (Husband), Shatananda (Son) Region India Associated With Curse [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Ahalya Introduction Ahalya stands as one of the most poignant and multifaceted figures in Indian mythology. Revered

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image of Shurpanakha from Hindu mythology, depicted as a rakshasi with fiery eyes

Shurpanakha : The Jilted Rakshasi

October 15, 2025

Indian Mortals, Indonesian Mortals, Sri Lankan Mortals, Thai Mortals

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1760499683326{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Asian Mythology Classification Mortals Family Members Vishrava (Father), Kaikesi (Mother), Ravana, Kumbhakarna, Vibhishana (Brothers) Region India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia Associated With Difigurement [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Shurpanakha Introduction Shurpanakha (Sanskrit: शूर्पणखा), whose name translates to “she whose

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Vibhishana from Indian mythology—tall, serene-faced rakshasa in royal attire

Vibhishana : The Righteous Rakshasa

October 14, 2025

Indian Mortals, Sri Lankan Mortals

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1760407656525{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin South Asian Mythology Classification Mortals Family Members Vishrava (Father), Kaikesi (Mother), Ravana, Kumbhakarna (Brothers), Shurpanakha (Sister) Region India, Sri Lanka Associated With Dharma, Royalty [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Vibhishana Introduction Vibhishana, the noble and righteous brother of

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an image of Kaikeyi, the regal queen from Indian mythology, seated in a palace chamber wearing traditional royal attire

Kaikeyi : The Warrior Queen

October 13, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1760320152565{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Indian Mythology Classification Mortals Family Members Ashvapati (Father), Dasharatha (Husband), Bharatha (Son) Region India Associated With Battle, Royalty [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Kaikeyi Introduction Kaikeyi, one of the most pivotal figures in the Ramayana, remains a character

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Sita from Indian mythology, standing in a forest clearing during her exile

Sita : The Dutiful Wife

October 12, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1760271545307{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Indian Mythology Classification Mortals Family Members Bhumi (Mother), Rama (Husband), Lava and Kusha (Children) Region India Associated With Duty, Mental Strength [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Sita Introduction Sita, the beloved heroine of the Ramayana, stands as one

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an image of Shatrughna from Indian mythology

Shatrughna : The Unsung Brother

October 11, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1760270294078{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Indian Mythology Classification Mortals Family Members Dasharatha (Father), Kaikeyi (Mother), Rama, Lakshmana, Bharatha (Brothers) Region India Associated With Royalty, Duty [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Shatrughna Introduction In the vast narrative of the Ramayana, Shatrughna often stands quietly beside his more

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Bharata, an ancient regal Indian prince from the Ramayana standing in a forest clearing

Bharata : The Makeshift Emperor

October 10, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1760066845973{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Indian Mythology Classification Mortals Family Members Dasharatha (Father), Kaikeyi (Mother), Rama, Lakshmana, Shatrughna (Brothers) Region India Associated With Devotion, Royalty [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Bharata Introduction Bharata, the noble prince of Ayodhya and the younger brother of

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akshmana from Indian mythology—depicted as a youthful fair skinned warrior, standing in a forest setting during exile.

Lakshmana : The Devoted Brother

October 9, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1759976248174{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Indian Mythology Classification Mortals Family Members Dasharatha (Father), Sumitra (Mother), Rama, Shatrughna, Bharatha (Brothers), Urmila (Wife) Region India Associated With Devotion, Royalty [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Lakshmana Introduction Lakshmana, one of the most admired figures in Hindu

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a regal portrait of Shalya, the king of Madra from the Mahabharata

Shalya : The Master Charioteer

October 8, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1759890373177{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Indian Mythology Classification Mortals Family Members Madri (Sister), Nakula, Sahadeva (Nephews_ Region India Associated With War [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Shalya Introduction Shalya, the valiant king of the Madra kingdom, is one of the most complex and

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an image of Prahlada from Indian mythology—a serene young Asura boy seated in meditation, surrounded by divine light

Prahlada : The Defiant Devotee

October 7, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1759804670719{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Indian Mythology Classification Mortals Family Members Hiranyakashipu (Father), Kayadhu (Mother), Virochana (Son), Mahabali (Grandson) Region India Associated With Devotion, Worship [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Prahlada Introduction Prahlada is one of the most revered figures in Hindu mythology,

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Hiranyakashipu : The Blessed Demon

October 6, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1759716649810{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Indian Mythology Classification Mortals Family Members Kashyapa (Father), Diti (Mother), Hiranyaksha (Brother), Kayadhu (WIfe), Prahalad (Son) Region India Associated With Royalty, Narasimha [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Hiranyakashipu Introduction Hiranyakashipu, one of the most feared and fascinating figures

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Guliga : Guardian of Justice

October 4, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1759556221927{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Indian Mythology Classification Spirits Family Members N/A Region India Associated With Protection [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Introduction Guliga is one of the most powerful and enigmatic Daivas of Tulu Nadu, a coastal region spanning parts of

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Panjurli Deiva, A divine boar-faced guardian spirit from Indian mythology, standing in a forest clearing during twilight

Panjurli : The Boar Faced Guardian

October 3, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1759459639558{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Indian Mythology Classification Spirits Family Members N/A Region India Associated With Protection, Villages, Shamanistic Rituals [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Panjurli Introduction Panjurli is one of the most important guardian spirits of Tulunadu, the coastal region of Karnataka

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an image of Karineeli, the yakshi goddess of Kerala, standing in the moonlit Kalladikode forest.

Karineeli : The Fierce Yakshi

October 2, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1759386168344{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Indian Mythology Classification Spirits Family Members Karinkutty (Son) Region India Associated With Tantric Practices, Protection [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Karineeli Introduction Karineeli, also known as Kalladikode Karineeli, is one of the most enigmatic figures in Kerala’s folklore,

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Indian Spirit god Theekutty Chathan standing in a dense forest

Theekutti Chathan : The Fiery Trickster

October 1, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1759285996006{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Indian Mythology Classification Spirits Family Members N/A Region India Associated With Mischief, Fire [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Theekutti Chathan Introduction Theekutti Chathan, often associated with the more widely known Kuttichathan, is one of the most fascinating and

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Siddhidatri : Goddess of Spiritual Powers

September 30, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1759197267859{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Indian Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Shiva (Father) Region India Associated With Bestowing Powers [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Siddhidatri Introduction Siddhidatri, the ninth and final manifestation of Goddess Durga, occupies a unique place in Hindu mythology and spiritual

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an image of Mahagauri, the radiant goddess from Indian mythology. She should appear as a serene, fair-complexioned woman dressed in white, seated on a white bull.

Mahagauri : Goddess of Purity

September 29, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1759111114322{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Indian Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Shiva (Husband), Ganesh, Karthikeya (Children) Region India Associated With Purity, Penance [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Mahagauri Introduction Mahagauri, the eighth form of the Navadurga, is revered in Hindu mythology as the

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image of Kalaratri, the dark goddess from Indian mythology.

Kalaratri : Goddess of Destruction

September 28, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1758952996557{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Indian Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Rudra (Husband) Region India Associated With Destruction, Rage [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Kalaratri Introduction Kalaratri, the seventh form of the Navadurga, is one of the most awe-inspiring manifestations of Goddess Durga.

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Katyayani : The Warrior Goddess

September 27, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1758951194890{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Indian Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Katyayana (Father) Region India Associated With War, Bravery [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Katayani Introduction Katyayani (Sanskrit: कात्यायनी) stands as one of the most revered forms of the goddess Durga, worshipped as

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Skandamata : Goddess of Compassion

September 26, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1758949193778{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Indian Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Shiva (Husband), Skanda (Son) Region India Associated With Compassion, Courage, War [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Skandamata Introduction Skandamata holds a special place in Hindu mythology as the fifth form of Goddess

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Kushmanda : Goddess of Solar Energy

September 25, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1758946965679{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Indian Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Shiva (Husband) Region India Associated With Energy, Creation [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Kushmanda Introduction Kushmanda, the fourth manifestation of Goddess Durga, holds a unique place in Hindu mythology as the embodiment of

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an image of Chandraghanta, the warrior goddess from Indian mythology

Chandraghanta : Goddess of Courage

September 24, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1758680816272{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Indian Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Shiva (Husband) Region India Associated With Courage, Grace, Valor [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Chandraghanta Introduction Chandraghanta (Sanskrit: चन्द्रघण्टा) is the third form of Goddess Durga, worshipped on the third day of Navaratri.

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Goddess Brahmacharini walking barefoot, holding a rosary and water pot, dressed in green robes

Brahmacharini : Goddess of Discipline

September 23, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1758593086854{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Indian Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Himavan (Father), Maina (Mother) Region India Associated With Celibacy, Discipline, Simplicity [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Brahmacharini Introduction Brahmacharini (Sanskrit: ब्रह्मचारिणी) is the second form of Navadurga, the nine manifestations of Goddess Durga,

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an image of Goddess Shailaputri from Indian mythology.

Shailaputri : The Mountain Born Goddess

September 22, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1758507772642{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Indian Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Himavat (Father), Menavati (Mother) Region India Associated With Strength, Renewal, Mountains [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Shailaputri Introduction Shailaputri (शैलपुत्री), literally meaning “Daughter of the Mountain,” is the first among the Navadurgas, the

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Aana Marutha, a seductive female spirit from Kerala mythology, standing under a moonlit banyan tree.

Aana Marutha : The Erotic Bloodsucker

September 21, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1758347498470{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Indian Mythology Classification Ghosts Family Members N/A Region India Associated With Seduction, Bloodsucking [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Aana Marutha Introduction Aana Marutha (Malayalam: ആനമറുത) is a fascinating yet terrifying figure from Kerala’s folklore, often spoken of in hushed

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Kadamattathu Kathanar : The Sorcerer Priest of Kerala

September 20, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1758344184506{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Indian Mythology Classification Mortals Family Members N/A Region India Associated With Magic, Occult [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Kadamattathu Kathanar Introduction Kadamattathu Kathanar is among the most fascinating figures in Kerala’s folklore, remembered as a priest who wielded extraordinary

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an image of a Yakshi from Kerala mythology: a stunning celestial woman with long black hair,

Yakshi : The Seductive Vampire

September 19, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1758249777487{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Indian Mythology Classification Spirits Family Members N/A Region India Associated With Seduction, Blood sucking [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Yakshi Introduction The Yakshi is one of the most enduring figures in Kerala’s folklore, embodying a mix of beauty, mystery,

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Parakutty Chathan, a fierce guardian deity from Kerala’s Vishnumaya tradition, standing in a sacred forest grove under a moonlit Amavasi night.

Parakutty Chathan : The Wrathful Protector

September 18, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1758162303384{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Indian Mythology Classification Spirits Family Members Shiva (Father), Koolivaga (Mother), Kuttichathan, Vishnumaya, Karinkutty (Brothers) Region India Associated With Protection, Magic [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Parakutty Chathan Introduction Parakutty Chathan is a powerful guardian deity worshipped within the Vishnumaya

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an image of Karinkutty Chathan from Indian mythology.

Karinkutty : The Fierce Spirit

September 17, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1758079655863{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Indian Mythology Classification Spirits Family Members Shiva (Father), Parvati (Mother) Region India Associated With Magic [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Karinkutty Introduction Karinkutty, sometimes referred to as Karinkutty Chathan, is a unique deity in the folklore and ritual traditions

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Image of a lone Odiyan figure—muscular, bare-chested, with smeared oil on his ears.

Odiyan : The Enigmatic Shapeshifter of the Night

September 16, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1757988789956{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Indian Mythology Classification Mortals Family Members N/A Region India Associated With Magic, Shapeshifting [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Odiyan Introduction Odiyan is one of the most mysterious figures in Kerala’s folklore, often described as a night-dwelling shape-shifter who thrived

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an image of Sudalai Madan, the South Indian guardian deity.

Sudalai Madan : Guardian of Cremation Grounds

September 15, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1757907001609{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Indian Mythology Classification Spirits Family Members Madathi (Wife) Region India Associated With Cremation Grounds, Protection [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Sudalai Madan Introduction Sudalai Madan, also called simply Madan, is one of the most important guardian deities in Dravidian

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an image of Vishnumaya, the South Indian deity, depicted as a youthful male riding a buffalo through a misty forest.

Vishnumaya : The Divine Protector

September 14, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1757761844705{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Indian Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Shiva (Father), Parvathi (Mother) Region India Associated With Protection, Magic [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Vishnumaya Introduction Vishnumaya, also known by names such as Chathan and Kuttichathan, is a powerful deity deeply rooted

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Image of Satyaki from Indian mythology

Satyaki : The Loyal Warrior

September 13, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1757758738963{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Asian Mythology Classification Mortals Family Members Satyaka (Father) Region India, Indonesia Associated With Bravery, Loyalty, Warfare [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Satyaki Introduction Satyaki, also known as Yuyudhana, is one of the most admired warriors in the Mahabharata. A

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Kuttichathan, A mischievous dark-skinned adolescent male spirit with a topknot, glowing eyes, and bare chested and wearing a mundu

Kuttichathan : The Playful Trickster Spirit of Kerala

September 12, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1757652499785{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Indian Mythology Classification Spirits Family Members N/A Region India Associated With Magic, Mischief [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Kuttichatan Introduction Kuttichathan, a supernatural being deeply rooted in Kerala’s folklore, occupies a complex role in South Indian mythology. The name

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Vasistha : Sage of Cosmic Wisdom

September 12, 2025

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image of Kalliyankattu Neeli, a Yakshi from South Indian folklore.

Kalliyankattu Neeli : The Bloodthirsty Ghost of Kerala

September 11, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1757555392398{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Indian Mythology Classification Ghosts Family Members Neelan (Brother) Region India Associated With Blood thirst, Beauty, Vengeance [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Kalliyankattu Neeli Introduction Kalliyankattu Neeli is one of the most enduring and haunting figures in South Indian folklore,

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Image of Rishi Jamadgini in the forest

Jamadagni : The Fiery Sage

September 11, 2025

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Kannaki Amman standing in front of a burning city

Kannaki Amman : Goddess of Chastity

August 31, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1756559062777{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Indian Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Manayakan (Father), Kovalan (Husband) Region India, Sri Lanka Associated With Vengeance, Chastity, Justice [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Kannaki Amman Introduction Kannaki Amman, the divine form of the legendary Tamil heroine Kannagi, is

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An image of the Kaliya Naag

Kaliya Naag : The Venemous Serpent

August 30, 2025

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Jayadratha, King of Sindhu, standing in a battlefield at dusk, wearing ornate armor with a partially shaved head

Jayadratha : The Unscrupulous Warrior

August 29, 2025

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