Articles related to "Yakshas"

After a long life in which the only blot was a war with the Yakshas, Dhruv ascends to heaven and becomes the Pole Star.

Brahma creates the Devas, Asuras, Gandharvas, Apsaras, Yakshas and others from his body. He creates a particular race from his body and then casts off that body.

Having created the universe Brahma populates it with living beings that include plants, animals, humans and the immortals.

Nature spirits were incorporated into the art of early Buddhist monuments in India. This raises the question of why non-Buddhist divinities appear in Buddhist contexts.

Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with T to Z.

For centuries, ancient Indian artisans carved temples from outcrops and cliff faces, leaving us to wonder about the religious significance of rock-cut architecture.

Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with I to L.

Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with A to B.