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  2. Kakabhushundi - Wikipedia

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    Kakabhushundi was originally a member of the Shudra class of Ayodhya. [4] A zealous devotee of the deity Shiva, he held the deity Vishnu and Vaishnavas in contempt, despite his guru's efforts to discourage him from this mindset.

  3. Dhumavati - Wikipedia

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    Another description in the same text says Dhumavati is aged with a wrinkled, angry face and cloud-like complexion. Her nose, eyes, and throat resemble a crow's. She holds a broom, a winnowing fan, a torch, and a club. She is cruel and frowning. Her hair appears dishevelled and she wears the simple clothes of a beggar. Her breasts are dry. [1]

  4. Jayanta - Wikipedia

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    The crow pecks at her twice; once on her breast or between her breasts in some versions. [3] [4] The Ramcharitmanas replaces the breast with feet. [5] In a hurry to drive away the crow, she tries to fasten her garments, but ends up loosening them. Rama is awakened and recognises the crow, whose claws were dripping in blood, as the son of Indra.

  5. Yatagarasu - Wikipedia

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    Yatagarasu (八咫烏) is a mythical crow [1] and guiding god in Shinto mythology. He is generally known for his three-legged figure, and his picture has been handed down since ancient times. [ 1 ] The word means "eight-span crow" [ 2 ] and the appearance of the great bird is construed as evidence of the will of Heaven or divine intervention in ...

  6. List of legendary creatures in Hindu mythology - Wikipedia

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    Hanuman is a monkey God and an ardent devotee of the God Rama. Kesari, Hanuman's foster father. Makardhwaja is the son of Hanuman as per the Valmiki Ramayana. Nala, son of Vishwakarma. Nila, son of Agni. Rumā was the wife of Sugrīva. Sugriva, king of Kishkindha, son of Surya. Tara, wife of vali. Vali, Sugriva's brother, and a son of Indra

  7. List of Hindu deities - Wikipedia

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    Mitra, the god of oaths, promises, and friendships; Varuna, the god of water the seas, the oceans, and rain; Indra, also called Śakra, the king of gods, and the god of weather, storms, rain, and war; Savitr, the god of the morning sun; associated with Surya; Aṃśa, solar deity; associated with Surya; Aryaman the god of customs, hospitality ...

  8. Naraka (Hinduism) - Wikipedia

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    The names of many of hells is common in Hindu texts; however, the nature of sinners tormented in particular hells varies from text to text. The summary of twenty-eight hells described in the Bhagavata Purana and the Devi Bhagavata Purana are as follows: [3] [4] Tamisra (darkness): It is intended for a person who grabs another's wealth, wife or ...

  9. Crow religion - Wikipedia

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    The physical manifestation of Baaxpée is called Xapáaliia, often referred to as 'medicine,' which represents and acts as a conduit of Baaxpée given to a Crow by God. [9] For a Crow to acquire Baaxpée they must be given it by a spirit, a Iilápxe, a super-natural patron from the spirit world.