What is a Kinnari?

Kinnaris are semi-divine beings revered in both Hinduism and Buddhism and are famous throughout Southeast Asia. Ancient sacred texts describe them as beings that are half human and the other half in the form of a bird. But the truth is that when they are summoned they always appear with a completely human body but endowed with superhuman beauty.

In fact, Kinnaris, like other similar beings, can change their physical form at will, adopting any image they want. Since they are not tied to a physical body or the limitations of matter. Their bodies are more subtle, almost etheric, because they reside in a dimension where matter vibrates at a much higher frequency than in the human world.

Like Apsaras, Kinnaris are beauty queens and are specialized in both singing and dancing. Seeing their beautiful bodies, their sensual dances and hearing their angelic voices, human beings fall madly in love with them. Even the gods are unable to resist their charms. Observing a Kinnari with your eyes is like observing beauty itself personified and listening to them singing is like listening to the melody of many harps.

Furthermore, Kinnaris are not only beautiful on the outside but also on the inside as they are kind and gentle beings by nature. Unlike other spirits, Kinnaris never appear terrifying nor do they frighten the person who summons them in any way. The only condition they require is that whoever summons them must remain pure both inside and out. Only in this way will they honor him with their presence.

In fact, in Hindu Tantra, Kinnaris are the least dangerous beings and easier to summon even than Apsaras. Their procedures are generally simple and their rituals last relatively fewer days. That is why they are the most recommended beings for beginners who wish to summon spirits through Tantra Sadhana.

Since time immemorial, both Hindu tantrics and sages and saints from all over Southeast Asia have summoned the Kinnaris to receive their many blessings. Hence there are teachings in sacred books describing the procedures for summoning these beings, citing some of their names and describing their appearances.

The best place to summon a Kinnari is the top of a hill, mountain or tall building, since they love places of high altitude, as they are related to the air element. But any other location may also be suitable. These goddesses can be accepted as wives, sisters or friends. But what they love most is being accepted as wives. Both men and women can summon these beings.