Rakshasas
The rakshasas are evil spirits in Hindu mythology with magical and shape-shifting abilities.
Hinduism is the primary religion of the people of India and includes a broad range of beliefs and spiritual traditions. Though Hinduism has no single founder, its roots date back to the ancient Vedic religion during the Iron Age. Read articles about Hinduism below.
Hinduism is the primary religion of the people of India and includes a broad range of beliefs and spiritual traditions. Though Hinduism has no single founder, its roots date back to the ancient Vedic religion during the Iron Age. Read articles about Hinduism below.
The rakshasas are evil spirits in Hindu mythology with magical and shape-shifting abilities.
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