Explore the divine beings and mythical creatures of Hindu mythology and Indian folklore.
In the darkest forests and most desolate places, the Rakshasas (राक्षस) lurk—powerful demons who oppose the cosmic order and prey upon humans. These shape-shifting beings are among the primary antagonists of Hindu epic literature, with the ten-headed Ravana standing as their most famous representative. Origins The Rakshasas emerged from Brahma, the creator god. Some texts […]
Coiled beneath the earth, swimming through cosmic oceans, and guarding treasures beyond mortal dreams, the Nagas (नाग) are among the most complex beings in Hindu mythology. These powerful serpent deities can be benevolent protectors or fearsome adversaries, dwelling in a subterranean realm of unimaginable splendor called Patala. Origins The Nagas are children of the sage […]
Soaring through the heavens on wings that eclipse the sun, Garuda (गरुड) is one of Hindu mythology’s most magnificent beings. This divine eagle serves as the vahana (mount) of Lord Vishnu, symbolizing speed, martial prowess, and the victory of good over evil. His rivalry with the serpents (Nagas) forms one of the great cosmic conflicts […]
In the celestial realms of Hindu mythology, where gods wage cosmic battles and divine beings traverse the universe, there soars a creature of unparalleled majesty and power. Garuda, the king of birds and eternal enemy of serpents, serves as the divine mount (vahana) of Lord Vishnu, the Preserver of the Universe. With wings that eclipse […]
King of Birds Garuda soars through Hindu and Buddhist mythology as the mighty king of birds – a divine eagle of immense size and power who serves as the mount of Lord Vishnu. Part human and part eagle, Garuda represents speed, martial prowess, and the triumph of good over evil. Divine Birth Garuda was born […]
Unfolding across ancient texts, Garuda's tale as Vishnu's divine eagle mount reveals a being of both celestial power and devoted service.