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This is a list of legendary creatures from Indian folklore, including those from Vedic and Hindu mythology, sorted by their classification or affiliation.
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A race related to the Nagas and Uragas, born of Kadru, sister of Surasa.
A race related to the Nagas and Pannagas, born of Kadru, sister of Surasa.
Gṛdha
The Garuda is a large bird-like creature, or humanoid bird. Garuda is the mount (vahana) of the Lord Vishnu. According to the Mahabharata, Garuda had six sons from whom were descended the race of birds.
The guardian cow goddesses of the heavenly quarters (they are the 4 daughters of Kamadhenu according to the Udyoga Parva, fifth book of the Mahabharata):
The Rikṣā are described as something like Vanaras but in later versions of Ramayana, Rikṣā are described as bears. Notable Rikṣās are as follows:
In the epic Ramayana, the Makara is responsible for the birth of Lord Hanuman's son, Makardhwaja.