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| - | '''Yakshinis''' are [[Mythology|mythical]] beings of [[Hinduism|Hindu]], [[Buddhism|Buddhist]], and [[Jainism|Jain]] mythology. They are portrayed as [[beautiful young women]] with happy round faces and [[full breasts]] and [[hip]]s. In the state of Kerala, in South India, Yakshis are depicted as [[vampire]] [[enchantress]]es. | ||
| - | ==Description== | + | # a [[religion]] and [[philosophy]] that originated in [[India]]. |
| - | A yakshini is the female counterpart of the male [[yaksha]], and they both attend on [[Kubera]] (also called ''Kuber''), the Hindu god of [[wealth]] who rules in the mythical [[Himalayas|Himalayan]] kingdom of [[Alaka]]. They both look after [[treasure]] hidden in the [[earth]] and resemble that of [[fairy|fairies]]. Yakshinis are often depicted as beautiful and voluptuous, with wide hips, narrow waists, broad shoulders, and exaggerated, spherical breasts. In the ''[[Uddamareshvara Tantra]]'', thirty-six yakshinis are described, including their [[mantra]]s and [[ritual]] prescriptions. A similar list of yakshas and yakshinis is given in the ''[[Tantraraja Tantra]]'', where it says that these beings are givers of whatever is desired. Although Yakshinis are usually benevolent, there are also yakshinis with malevolent characteristics in [[Folklore of India|Indian folklore]]. | + | |
| - | The list of thirty-six yakshinis given in the ''Uddamareshvara Tantra'' is as follows: | ||
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| - | #[[Vichitra]] (The Lovely One) | ||
| - | #[[Vibhrama]] (Amorous One) | ||
| - | #[[Hamsi]] ([[Swan]]) | ||
| - | #[[Bhishani]] (Terrifying), | ||
| - | #[[Janaranjika]] (Delighting Men) | ||
| - | #[[Vishala]] (Large Eyed) | ||
| - | #[[Kamadeva|Madana]] (Lustful) | ||
| - | #[[Ghanta]] ([[Bell (instrument)|Bell]]) | ||
| - | #[[Kalakarni]] ([[Ears]] Adorned with [[Kalas]]) | ||
| - | #[[Mahabhaya]] (Greatly Fearful) | ||
| - | #[[Sachi|Mahendri]] (Greatly Powerful) | ||
| - | #[[Shankhini]] ([[Conch]] Girl) | ||
| - | #[[Chandri]] ([[Moon]] Girl) | ||
| - | #[[Shmashana]] ([[Cremation]] Ground Girl) | ||
| - | #[[Vatayakshini]], [[Mekhala]] (Love [[Girdle]]) | ||
| - | #[[Vikala]], [[Lakshmi]] (Wealth) | ||
| - | #[[Malini]] ([[Flower]] Girl) | ||
| - | #[[Shatapatrika]] (100 Flowers) | ||
| - | #[[Sulochana]] (Lovely Eyed) | ||
| - | #[[Shobha]] | ||
| - | #[[Kapalini]] ([[Skull]] Girl) | ||
| - | #[[Varayakshini]] | ||
| - | #[[Nati]] ([[Actress]]) | ||
| - | #[[Kameshvari]] | ||
| - | #Unknown | ||
| - | #Unknown | ||
| - | #[[Manohara]] (Fascinating) | ||
| - | #[[Pramoda]] ([[Fragrant]]) | ||
| - | #[[Anuragini]] (Very Passionate) | ||
| - | #[[Nakhakeshi]] | ||
| - | #[[Bhamini]] | ||
| - | #[[Lakshmi|Padmini]] | ||
| - | #[[Svarnavati]] | ||
| - | #[[Ratipriya]] (Fond of [[Love]]) | ||
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