Shankini Nagini occupies the second number in the list of the main eight Naginis (Ashta Nagini) of Naag Lok that was mentioned in the previous post, who occupy the rank of demigoddess and princesses with astonishing powers, right after the main deities, such as Mansa Devi, the snake goddess. Shankini literally means “she who is …
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Shankini Nagini
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What is a Nāgini?
Among the various branches of Patal Lok is Naag Lok, or the world of snakes, whose inhabitants are closely linked to these creatures. These inhabitants are generally known as Nagas, but in reality, it is the males who are called Nagas, while the females are known as Nāginis or Naag Kanya (snake maiden). Naag Lok …
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Water fairy (Jal Pari)
Water fairies are also known as mermaids in the Western world and Jal Pari (जल परी) in Hinduism or Mami Wata in the Vaudou tradition. These nymphs bear a close resemblance to Apsaras and are just as powerful and beautiful. But while Apsaras live in the court of Lord Hindra, water nymphs live in the …
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Jal Pishachini
Jal Pishachini literally means “water vampire/demon” and refers to all women who have drowned in water. The spirits of these women continue to reside in the water where they died until they can be reincarnated or advance on their spiritual path, which can take quite some time, depending particularly on the deceased’s karma. This spiritual …
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Ritual of Mami Wata
This is a very simple Vaudou ritual to summon the water spirits, known as Mami Wata in West Africa, where the worship of these spiritual entities is widespread. Mami Wata spirits are a large group of female entities of aquatic origin, which is why they are generally described as women with fish tails, similar to …
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