This is a list of legendary creatures from Indian folklore, including those from Vedic and Hindu mythology, sorted by their classification or affiliation.

Indian folk heroes like Rama, Krishna in Sanskrit epics and history and also in freedom movement are well known to every one. They have found a place in written literature. But in Indian …

Indian folk music is diverse because of India's enormous cultural and traditional diversity. It is sung in various languages and dialects throughout the length and breadth of this vast nation …

Collections of Indian folktales have circulated in written form throughout Indo-European world for centuries and have inspired numerous translations and derivatives. India has a rich tradition of …

Aug 21, 2023 · Hindu mythology, alternatively called Indian mythology, involves the all-encompassing lore behind the world’s third-largest religion. As a contender for being the oldest …

Jan 31, 2024 · Folk Hinduism, as some scholars prefer to call it, 6 involves worship of deities which are not found in Hindu scriptures. Types of folk deities? Human life is thrived by two …

Indian folklore has a wide range of stories and mythological legends, which emerge from all walks of life. The interesting stories range from the remarkable ‘Panchatantra’ to ‘Hitopadesha’, from …

Dec 5, 2024 · Indian folk songs frequently include mythological characters such as Apollo, Rama, Krishna, Sita, and Parvati and relate their stories to everyday life. Some Indian folk songs are …

Feb 21, 2025 · Gondhali is a folk art that involves singing and narration of mythical tales by a group of artistes before festivals and family functions, like marriages. The songs are usually …

Nov 21, 2024 · Broadly classified ianto Classical and Folk music, Indian music embodies a unique blend of spiritual, social, and cultural elements. These forms have evolved over millennia, …