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Kejawèn-influenced Indonesian Muslims view the Rakshasas as the result of people whose soul is replaced by the spirit of a devil (shayāṭīn). The devils are envious of humans and thus attempt to possess their body and minds. If they succeed, the human adapts to the new soul and gains their qualities, turning the person into a Rakshasa. [24]
In Hindu mythology, Mada is a gigantic asura (demon) from the Hindu text, Mahabharata. It is created by sage Chyavana in response to the Ashvins returning his youth and vision. Mada's name (मद) means the intoxicator, his strength being feared by the king of devas, Indra.
Based on a paranormal novel by Ilyas Ahmed and Jyotsna, Anveshitha explored themes such as black magic, witchcraft, demonic possession, astral travel, and other supernatural phenomena. [2] Blending elements of horror , fantasy , and mystery , the series was broadcast weekly on Wednesdays at 8:30 PM, with episodes ranging from 18 to 24 minutes ...
Top panel: Krishna killing Putana. Bottom panel: The people of Vraj cutting Putana's body and burning her body. The legend of Putana and Krishna is narrated in many Hindu texts: the Bhagavata Purana, the Harivamsa (appendix of the Mahabharata), the Brahma Vaivarta Purana, the Vishnu Purana, the Garga Samhita and the Prem Sagar.
In Hinduism, Bhasmasura (Sanskrit: भस्मासुर, Bhasmāsura) is an asura or demon, who was granted the power to burn up and immediately turn into ashes (bhasma) anyone whose head he touched with his hand.
[1] [2] It is one of the earliest modern works in an Indian language, and it is the first Telugu play to deal with social issues. [3] [4] The play portrays the practice of Kanya-sulkam (roughly translates to bride price) which was common among the priestly Brahmins in Telugu-speaking areas of southern India. Controversial in its time, this play ...
Gualichu could enter people's body or objects and then an exorcism had to be performed to expel him (see also demon possession). He was a purely spiritual being and there is no depiction of him. He was a purely spiritual being and there is no depiction of him.