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DEMONS IN
HINDUISM
typology and names
Sanatana Dharma's
conception of "demons"
is a little if not too different from
the Christian one. Yama as a Vedic
god is only a judge of the
deceased without any
connotations that he might serve
the evil one (Satan).

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ANDHAKA

Andhaka was the third son of Lord


Shiva, but Shiva killed him. Andhaka
was born of Shiva's tear, but Andhaka
angered Shiva with his lust to Parvati.

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BHUTA
On the other hand, Bhuta is a kind of a
bad soul of a human being who died
tragically, either by suicide or by
execution.

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KALI

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Koka and Vikoka Panis Pishacha
These twins are Kali's generals Panis represents a class of These are carnivorous demons;
who instigate wars and evil demons. their origin is not clear.
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RAKSHASAS
A race of evil mythological beings (man-
eaters), but living in solitary places.

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OTHER DEMONS

Vetala Vipracitti
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This demon is a kind of a vampire. Chief of the Danavas - a powerful race of


giants almost always at war with gods.

Vinayakas Virabhadra
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Vinayakas are a group of four troublesome Virabhadra is a patron of occult practices.


demons who create obstacles

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CONCLUSION

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THANK YOU FOR
YOUR
ATTENTION!

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