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  2. List of legendary creatures in Hindu mythology - Wikipedia

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    In Hindu faith, Sarama is a mythological being referred to as the dog of the gods, or Deva-shuni. Sarameya (literally, "sons of Sarama") are the children of Sarama, whose names are Shyama and Sabala. Sharvara is an ancient Hindu mythical dog belonging to Yama. Sisara is the husband of Sarama, father of the Sarameya.

  3. Category:Animals in Hinduism - Wikipedia

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    Hindu animal worship (2 C, 3 P) Hinduism and cattle (22 P) Horses in Hinduism (10 P) V. Vanara in the Ramayana (1 C, 13 P) Vedic animal sacrifice (4 P)

  4. Animal rights in Indian religions - Wikipedia

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    In Hinduism, animals contain a soul just like humans; when sentient beings die, they can either be reincarnated as a human or as an animal. [3] These beliefs have resulted in many Hindus practicing vegetarianism, while Jain doctrine mandates vegetarianism based on its strict interpretation of the doctrine of ahimsa. [3] Mahayana Buddhists ...

  5. Animal sacrifice in Hinduism - Wikipedia

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    The practice of Hindu animal sacrifice is in recent times mostly associated with Shaktism, [1] and in currents of folk Hinduism strongly rooted in local popular or tribal traditions. Animal sacrifices were part of the ancient Vedic Era in India, and are mentioned in scriptures such as the Puranas .

  6. Hindu iconography - Wikipedia

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    Over the millennia of its development, Hinduism has adopted several iconic symbols, forming part of Hindu iconography, that are imbued with spiritual meaning based on either the scriptures or cultural traditions. The exact significance accorded to any of the icons varies with region, period and denomination of the followers.

  7. Folklore of India - Wikipedia

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    Various heterogeneous traditions, numerous regional cultures and different religions to grow and flourish here. Folk religion in Hinduism may explain the rationale behind local religious practices, and contain local myths that explain the customs or rituals. However, folklore goes beyond religious or supernatural beliefs and practices, and ...

  8. Category:Hindu legendary creatures - Wikipedia

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    Pages in category "Hindu legendary creatures" The following 35 pages are in this category, out of 35 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...

  9. Shaktism - Wikipedia

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    Shakti tradition practices animal sacrifice to revere goddesses such as Kali in many parts of India but particularly in the eastern and Himalayan states of India and Nepal. This is either an actual animal, or a vegetable or sweet dish substitute considered equivalent to the animal. [ 100 ]