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Post by Shaman on Aug 16, 2007 3:35:09 GMT -5
Agnikumara
God. Jain[India]. One of the groups under the general title of bhvanavasi (dwelling in places). They have a youthful appearance and are associated w/ rain and thunder.
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Post by Shaman on Aug 16, 2007 3:36:00 GMT -5
Agni (Fire)
Origin Hindu[India]. God of fire. known period of worship: circa 1500bc onward and still recognized. Synonyms none Center(s) of cult: known throughout areas of Hindu influence. Art references: sculptures and reliefs in metal and stone. Literary sources: Rg Veda and other texts. God of the sacrificial fire and the intercessor between gods and mankind, Agni is the son of Kasyapa and Aditi or , alternatively, of Dyaus and Prthivi. His consort is Svaha and, according to some texts, he is the fater of the god Skanda. In a destructive capacity he is seen as an aspect of the god Siva. He is also a guardian or dikpala of the southeastern quarter. In ancient hymns he is said to 1have been born in wo5od as the embryo life force of all trees and plants and he emerges when wood is rubbed together. Vehicles: a she-goat, or a chariot drawn by red horses or parrots. Color: red. Attributes: seven arms and sometimes the head of a goat, carrying a wide variety of objects.
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Post by Shaman on Aug 16, 2007 3:36:58 GMT -5
Aditi
Archaic mother goddess. Hindu [Verdic]. According to the Rg Veda, Aditi is said to be the wife of Kasyapa or of Brahma and mother of the Adityas, a group of minor gods including Mitra, Aryaman, Bhaga, Varuna, Daksa and Anisa. No other consort is mentioned in the literature. She is also considered to be the mother of Hari. Other legends give her as the mother of the rain god Indra. No human physical features are drawn, though she is sometimes identified in the guise of a cow. Aditi is also perceived as a guardian goddess who brings prospertiy and who can free her devotees from problems and clear away obstacles. She appears largely from later Hindu traditions.
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Post by Shaman on Aug 16, 2007 3:37:38 GMT -5
Adimurti
Form or avatara of the god Visnu. Hindu[Epic and Puranic]. Probably very similar to Narayana. Conventionally depicted as Visnu seated on the coils of the serpent Sesa[Adisesa] and attended by two wives. Attributes: those of Visnu. Also Vaikunthanatha, Paramapathanatha.
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Post by Shaman on Aug 16, 2007 3:39:08 GMT -5
Aditya
Collective name for sun gods. Hindu[Vedic and Puranic]. These numbered six in Vedic times but later increased to twelve. The sons of the primordial goddess Aditi. Also an epithet for Surya. Fertility and vegtation god.
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Post by Shaman on Aug 16, 2007 3:43:05 GMT -5
Acchupta
Goddess of learning. Jain[India]. One of the vidyadevi headed by the goddess Sarasvati.
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Post by Shaman on Aug 16, 2007 3:53:52 GMT -5
Abhijit (victorious)
Minor goddess of fortune. Hindu (Puranic). A benevolent naksatra or astral deity; daughter of Daksa and consort of Candra(Soma).
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