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In this chapter of Markandeya Purana, there was a mention of two deities, Dhatri and Vidhatr (Vidhatra or Vidhatri). Those female sprites enter into a house and into clothing when they are reddened b …

We know about Vishnu's animal forms (Matsya, Kurma and etc.) and Shiva's animal forms (Vrishabha and Sharabha). But does any other deities incarnated in the form of animals like Vishnu and Shiva?

Many deities are embodied many things, for example, Ganesha is the god of Beginning. But, is there any personafiction of colors? If yes, who is/are them and Is any details about them?

This verse from 8th Mandala of Rig Veda shows that the devata (deity) of this verse is Dampati:- प्रति॑ प्राश॒व्याँ॑ इतः स॒म्यञ्चा॑ ब॒र्हिरा॑शाते । न ता वाजे॑षु वायतः ॥ … But, Is there any deity named "Dampati"? If so, are any other details available for Dampati? But, If not, who is the exact devata for this verse? …

We should know about there was also Good Asuras (like Prahlada, Vibhisana, etc). But,Is there any evil devatas other than Rahu and Ketu?

In this chapter of Vana Parva, there was a mention about Lord Shiva's another children, Mujika and Minjika and how they are born:- Then Brahma, the lord of all creatures, said to Mahasena, 'Do thou g …

In Kali Yuga, Vishnu has incarnated as Buddha and Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Also, his Kalki Avatara is not yet to appear. Like him, Is any other deities incarnate during Kali Yuga and also yet to appear? …

But, Who is the deity of middle direction? Also, I saw Brahma in middle among them in some pictures of Vastu. But, Is Brahma actually a deity of middle? …

In this chapter of Agni Purana, it mentioned the four deities, Ananta Ekarudra, Siddheshvara and Srikantha. After having worshipped duly the limbs, one has to worship the subtle Ananta. One should wo …

I'm want to know about this deity, so my question is, Who is Samvartsara and What is his story? Is any Mantras/hymns for invoke this deity? …

In the below image, the two deities seen under Ayyappa. Who are these deities? Is they are folk forms of any deities (like Ayyappa is folk form of Dharma Shasta)?

In the below picture, i found Jyeshtha (Alakshmi) with other two deities, when i find to install better picture of Astha Lakshmi. I wanted to know about who are these guys with Alakshmi (in middle). …

In this chapter of Vana Parva, it states that Grihapati (avatar of Siva) as a worshippsble deity:- "And that fire, under the name of Grihapati, is ever worshipped at all sacrifices and conveys all the …